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This guide will show you how to remove the front panel and the metal casing of this 2004 Mazda 3 stereo unit in order to expose the 5-disc CD drive.
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2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly
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Stereo Unit
- This is the front panel of the 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player. It's listed under the model number: BN85-66-9RXA.
Repair step
Repair step
- 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.
Repair step
Repair step
Repair step
- 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.
Repair step
Repair step
- 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.
Repair step
- 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.
CD Drive
- 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.
Repair step
- Gently pull the ribbon cable from the connector on the CD drive logic board.