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2011 Mazda 3 Car Speaker Replacement

This guide is for base model Mazda 3 owners who...

iFixit Library 2009-2013 Mazda 3 Moderate 30 minutes - 1 hour Guide 148501
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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide is for base model Mazda 3 owners who need to replace their factory OEM door speakers. Perform this repair while the car is off. The speaker in this guide is a component speaker, so they do not require any wire cutting or soldering.

Step 1

Repair step

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Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #1 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Pry the door handle cover upwards using a flathead screwdriver.
  • Remove the cover to expose the screw.
Step 2

Repair step

2011 Mazda 3 Car Speaker Replacement — repair step ⌕
Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #1 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Pull the door handle towards you.
  • Insert a small flathead screwdriver between the lock and the plate.
  • Pry the plate off by applying leverage away from the lock, exposing the second screw.
Step 3

Repair step

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Phillips #1 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Remove both screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
  • The screws are 12mm Phillip's head. Part number (9986-50-516S).
Step 4

Repair step

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Heavy-Duty Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy-Duty Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Pry the door cover away from the frame using a heavy-duty spudger.
  • The door cover will not be removed entirely in this step.
  • Prying the door off takes substantial force; moving around the door's perimeter will help unhook the clips that line the panel.
Step 5

Repair step

2011 Mazda 3 Car Speaker Replacement — repair step ⌕
Heavy-Duty Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy-Duty Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Push the switch panel out from the inside of the door cover.
  • Ensure the car is off before proceeding.
  • Remove the wires connected to the panel by pressing the clips and pulling them outward.
  • Remove the door cover.
Step 6

Repair step

2011 Mazda 3 Car Speaker Replacement — repair step ⌕
Phillips #1 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the door speaker.
  • The screws are 10mm Phillip's head. Part number (9984-50-616).
Step 7

Repair step

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  • Remove the wires connecting the speaker by pressing the clip and pulling it outward.