Mazda Millenia Bose Car Audio Removal Do It Yourself
Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation

Mazda Millenia How to Remove, Repair and Install Car Stereo

Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation 1.1) With small flat head screw driver, gently pry two side panels from car stereo and remove.

"Din Tools"

Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation
Stereo Removal Tools

Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation 2.1) Many Mazda stereos require one set (2) of din tools (special U-shaped tools). The Mazda Millenia requires two sets (4) inserted into holes on each side of stereo to release the locking mechanism.
2.2) Pull stereo from dash, disconnect antenna and wires.
*NOTE - On the rare occasion, when din tools are inserted and do not lock, the spring brackets may be misaligned.
Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation 3.1) Gently pry on AC vents to remove.
Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation 4.1) Be careful to remove entire vent assembly, front dash trim panel may clip free but can be snapped back into place.
Bose Car Stereo Removal, Repair and Installation 5.1) With AC vents removed, place hand into opening to push side spring lever in toward stereo (where thumb is) while inserting "Din" tools. They should now lock into place and allow removal.
   

Color Codes for Aftermarket Installation

Factory Wire Harness Codes
Below

   
Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up
   
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?
   
Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair
   
Mazda Millenia Bose Amplifier Removal for Repair
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install

Mazda Millenia How to Remove Bose Amplifier

Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 1.1) Before removal, check connectors at Bose speakers in trunk. We have seen broken connectors cause the speakers to sound distorted or pop at high volume.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 2.1) Unlock panels by bending side carpet panel from behind rear seat panel.

CAUTION - be careful when removing this panel to side, not to hit connector on Bose speaker in rear deck.

Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 3.1) Bend top edge of panel down to clear Bose speaker connector.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 4.1) Pull side panel back away from side of car.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 5.1) Grasp top edge corner of rear seat panel back.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 6.1) Pull edge of rear seat panel back for access to Bose amplifier.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 7.1) Release trigger on connector to disconnect.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 8.1) Remove bolts securing Bose amplifier.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 9.1) Gently pry Bose amplifier mounting plate.
Bose Amplifier Removal, Repair and Install 10.1) Remove Bose amplifier.
   
Mazda Millenia Front Tweeter Removal and Replacement
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation

Mazda Millenia How to Remove and Replace Front Dash Tweeter

Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 1.1) Gently pry right side of dash speaker grill cover from dash releasing clip. All clips release with pressure.
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 2.1) Pry around edge of grill cover to release all clips.
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 3.1) Remove grill cover and set to side.
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 4.1) Remove screws securing speaker to dash.
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 5.1) Twist speaker in opening to release and remove slightly from cavity.
Mazda Millenia Bose Speaker and Amplifier Repair, Removal and Installation 6.1) Release trigger on connector to disconnect speaker and remove.
   

Front and Rear Bose Speaker Removal Presently Not Available
Bring it by - no charge for removal

   
Mazda Car Audio - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes
 
DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS
   
Aftermarket stereo installation? Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver! Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.
   
Diagram 1
Car Stereo Repair - Wire Harness Codes - Bose Car Stereo, Speaker, Amplifier Repair
 
Diagram 2
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Diagram 3
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Wire diagrams may not be 100% accurate for your vehicle.
   

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