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2008 Mazda 3 with Bose upgrade
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<blockquote data-quote="sfall" data-source="post: 8571723" data-attributes="member: 673086"><p>Replacing the head unit will be a big step up in quality. It also makes it an easier install. I'm a Mazda tech, so I'm familiar with their audio systems.</p><p></p><p>Before you begin, you need to do a little research. If at all possible, you want the new radio to be comparable with everything the stock unit does, like steering wheel buttons. If you call a place like Crutchfield, they'll tell you exactly what you need to get.</p><p></p><p>*** When you go to pull your old radio, you need to find the "secret screw". Otherwise, you'll go crazy trying to pry it out. Look the radio over on the sides and rear, and you'll find a 10mm bolt fastened to either the radio, or one of the radio mounting brackets. Remove it and don't reinstall it withe new unit. Before you start working on the car, remove the negative battery terminal and let the car for 10 to 15 minutes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sfall, post: 8571723, member: 673086"] Replacing the head unit will be a big step up in quality. It also makes it an easier install. I'm a Mazda tech, so I'm familiar with their audio systems. Before you begin, you need to do a little research. If at all possible, you want the new radio to be comparable with everything the stock unit does, like steering wheel buttons. If you call a place like Crutchfield, they'll tell you exactly what you need to get. *** When you go to pull your old radio, you need to find the "secret screw". Otherwise, you'll go crazy trying to pry it out. Look the radio over on the sides and rear, and you'll find a 10mm bolt fastened to either the radio, or one of the radio mounting brackets. Remove it and don't reinstall it withe new unit. Before you start working on the car, remove the negative battery terminal and let the car for 10 to 15 minutes. [/QUOTE]
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