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2011 Mazda 3 Car Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for base model Mazda 3 owners who need to replace their factory OEM door speakers.

Perform this repair while the car is off.

The speaker in this guide is a component speaker, so they do not require any wire cutting or soldering.

What you need

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    • Pry the door handle cover upwards using a flathead screwdriver.

    • Remove the cover to expose the screw.

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    • Pull the door handle towards you.

    • Insert a small flathead screwdriver between the lock and the plate.

    • Pry the plate off by applying leverage away from the lock, exposing the second screw.

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    • Remove both screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • The screws are 12mm Phillip's head. Part number (9986-50-516S).

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    • Pry the door cover away from the frame using a heavy-duty spudger.

    • The door cover will not be removed entirely in this step.

    • Prying the door off takes substantial force; moving around the door's perimeter will help unhook the clips that line the panel.

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    • Push the switch panel out from the inside of the door cover.

    • Ensure the car is off before proceeding.

    • Remove the wires connected to the panel by pressing the clips and pulling them outward.

    • Remove the door cover.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the door speaker.

    • The screws are 10mm Phillip's head. Part number (9984-50-616).

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    • Remove the wires connecting the speaker by pressing the clip and pulling it outward.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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