Do you have the experience of installing car radio dvd player for 2010 2011 Mazda 3?Maybe you will think that there is no need to do by yourself,all things for installation can be accomplished by professional technicians.
Do you have the experience of installing car radio dvd player for 2010 2011 Mazda 3?Maybe you will think that there is no need to do by yourself,all things for installation can be accomplished by professional technicians.
However,it’s possible to achieve it yourself when you know how to install 2010 2011 Mazda 3 navigation dvd with AUX-in USB SD.But to avoid any damage or danger,please do not do self-installation or maintain to the unit privately.
If you have made up your mind to do it yourself,you can do it under the condition that you have made clear Mazda 3 navigation dvd installation,and you’d better ask someone else beside you to give you a hand and you can have a discussion with him or her.
This is how the aftermarket dvd GPS navigation system of 2010 2011 Mazda 3 looks like.
Aftermarket dvd GPS navigation system of 2010 2011 Mazda 3
Before installation,you can start the radio to check whether your audio system is normal;whether the inside and outside part of car have any unusual phenomenon.If everything works well,then you can begin your action.Next is the main content I will show you.
2010 2011 Mazda 3 original cd radio removal and new dvd radio installation:
1.Use panel removal tool (a plastic scraper) to pry and take air vent out to avoid damaging the plastic
Use panel removal tool (a plastic scraper) to pry and take air vent out
2.Put air vent in front place and then remove two screws that used to fix the radio
Put air vent in front place
remove two screws that used to fix the radio
3.Slip one finger into each side behind the panel,then remove the radio
Slip one finger into each side behind the panel
remove the radio
4.Use a special tool as the picture show to disconnect the grey antenna
Use a special tool as the picture show to disconnect the grey antenna
5.Disconnect the stock AUX input connector
Disconnect the stock AUX input connector
6.Flip the stock stereo over thus you can see the locking tab on the main antennas,then make the main connector unplugged
flip the stock radio over and make the main connector disconnected
7.Here is the empty stereo bay which is just for your new unit
the empty stereo bay which is just for your new unit
8.Make the eonon wiring harness connected one by one:aux input cable,canbus adapter,antenna adapter,main connector
aux input cable
canbus adapter
antenna adapter
main connector
9.GPS antenna installattion:this position is just under the dash behind vents to get better signals and does not require any visible wiring
Position for GPS antenna does not require any visible wiring
10.Make DVD lock-down screws out
Make DVD lock-down screws out
11.USB and Ipod/Ipad cables:one of them is located in the glove compartment,one 3/4” hole will allow all other three wires to pass;use a 3/4” wood-boring bit,and carefully practice so the drill does not go through any farther than necessary
the glove compartment
12.Insert the USB connector from the radio side,insert the Ipod antenna from the glove compartment and then comes to final connections and fit
13.Connect remaining cables:
GPS and WIFI antenna(gold)
IPod/iPad cable(black)
Aux L/R(red/white)
Main Harness(black)
Connect remaining cables
14.Sort the cables well and slip the radio into position
Sort the cables well
Put the radio into its space carefully
15.Connect the WIFI antenna to the left of the GPS antenna,in front of the instrument cluster.Route the wires thus they come down between the two ventilation openings as the picture show.Extra cables may be cliled,tied,and stowed deeper into the cavity behind the vents
sort cables as the picture show
16.Re-connect battery cable of the unit to make it works.Turn on new radio,check the steering wheel buttons as well
Re-connect battery cable of the unit
check the steering wheel buttons
17.Screw the two screws beside the radio
Screw the two screws beside the radio
18.At last,check if all wires are still in place,and re-install other panel to the car
re-install other panel to the car
19.New audio stereo after installation, gps navigation bluetooth with 3G Wifi of 2010 2011 Mazda 3
New audio stereo after installation, gps navigation bluetooth with 3G Wifi of 2010 2011 Mazda 3
Whole installation procedure is accomplished,it seems to be complex but you can do it well only if you are patient and careful to do it according to correct instructions.
If you need to know more detailed information about the unit,then visiting corresponding websites is not a bad choice,for example: http://www.seicane.com/8-inch-in-car-gps-navigation-stereo-replacement-for-2010-2011-mazda-3-with-3d-map-cd-dvd-player-bluetooth-music-mp3-tv-tuner-3g-wifi-aux-1080p-dvr-pop-hd-video-c034.
Precautions after installation:
1.You can use a clean soft fabric clean the radio ,but no strong chemicals,cleaning agents,or strong detergent,or it will cause damage to it
2.Please don’t use other sharp objects but your finger or touch screen pen if you have to operate the stereo,otherwise your machine may can’t work properly
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