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2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly

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  1. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly, Stereo Unit: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • This is the front panel of the 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player. It's listed under the model number: BN85-66-9RXA.

  2. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • On the right side of the unit, designated by the letter R, remove 6 screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

  3. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • On the left side of unit, designated by the letter L, remove 6 screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Gently pull on the cable to disconnect it from the front panel.

    • Now you can fully detach the front panel as well as the LCD display from the unit.

  4. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • On the top of the unit, remove 2 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Lift and remove the top case from the unit.

  5. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • On the bottom of the unit, remove 2 screws with the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

  6. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • On the back of the unit, remove 8 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove 1 screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Pull off both the bottom and top metal plates.

  7. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • On the front of the unit, remove 4 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

  8. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • On the left side of the unit, designated by the letter L, remove 2 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove 1 screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  9. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • On the right side of the unit, designated by the letter R, remove 2 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Pull the front metal plate off the unit. Then lift the CD drive from the lower metal case.

  10. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly, CD Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove 2 screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver from the front of the CD drive.

    • Very gently pull apart the top metal case from the CD drive without damaging the ribbon cable.

  11. 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull the ribbon cable from the connector on the CD drive logic board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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