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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
the ashtray and (2) screws exposed in the
ashtray cavity. Unclip the radio trim bezel
and disconnect the wiring. Remove (4)
screws securing the factory dummy plate to
the back of the bezel and discard the plate.
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MAZDA 323 1986-89
2
Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio
Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "E". The
mounting tabs can be identified by the
stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip
to the Installation Instructions for ALL
VEHICLES on Page #5.
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"E"
"E"
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Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently
pry out on the radio trim bezel and remove.
Remove (4) screws securing the factory
head unit and disconnect the wiring.
1
MAZDA 323 / Protege 1990-94
2
Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio
Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "D". The
mounting tabs can be identified by the
stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip
to the Installation Instruc-tions for ALL
VEHICLES on Page #5.
"D"
"D"
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL BE INCLUDED: Slide
the aftermarket equalizer into the back of the
Radio Housing. Using the hardware included
with the equalizer, mount the unit to the kit. (see
Fig. A)
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL NOT BE INCLUDED:
Snap the Equalizer Dummy Plate into the Radio
Housing. (see Fig. B)
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DIN HEAD UNITS: For models using Radio Housing #1, cut and remove the shaft supports.
Slide the DIN cage into the Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide
the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. A)
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Fig. A
Fig. A
Fig. B