2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player (BN85-66-9RXA) Disassembly

Last updated on May 17, 2019

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Introduction

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.

Tools

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This is the front panel of the 2004 Mazda 3 Stereo-CD Player. It's listed under the model number: BN85-66-9RXA.

On the right side of the unit, designated by the letter R, remove 6 screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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.

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.

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.

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.