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MAZDA 323 1986-89
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"E"
"E"
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Fig. A
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.
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.
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
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MAZDA 323 / Protege 1990-94
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"D"
"D"
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to | Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio |
prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently | Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "D". The |
pry out on the radio trim bezel and remove. | mounting tabs can be identified by the |
Remove (4) screws securing the factory | stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip |
head unit and disconnect the wiring. | to the Installation |
| VEHICLES on Page #5. |
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Fig. B
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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A)Strip wire ends back ½"
B)Twist ends together
C)Solder
D)Tape
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).
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