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- 1998-2003 Mazda Protégé Radio LCD Screen Repair.
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
1998-2003 Mazda Protégé Radio LCD Screen Repair.
- Use the spudger to remove both side covers to access the radio removal holes.
Use the spudger to remove both side covers to access the radio removal holes.
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Step 2
- Use the spudger to remove this plastic cover to make the radio removal easier.
Use the spudger to remove this plastic cover to make the radio removal easier.
Step 3
- Remove each side of the radio separately. Starting with the left side, put the ‘radio removal tool’ in the bottom 4 holes until you hear a “click”
- The top hole is not for the radio removal tool.
- Then pull the left side of the radio out.
- It may be easier if 2 sets of radio removal tools are used (2 come in one set). Then both sides can be removed at the same time.
Remove each side of the radio separately. Starting with the left side, put the ‘radio removal tool’ in the bottom 4 holes until you hear a “click”
The top hole is not for the radio removal tool.
Then pull the left side of the radio out.
It may be easier if 2 sets of radio removal tools are used (2 come in one set). Then both sides can be removed at the same time.
Step 4
- Then repeat the process with the right side.
Then repeat the process with the right side.
Step 5
- Pull the radio out, you may have to wiggle it back-and-forth several times to get it out.
Pull the radio out, you may have to wiggle it back-and-forth several times to get it out.
Step 6
- Remove the radio Antenna.
- You will have to pull the antenna very hard to remove it, but don’t worry, it will not damage it.
- Remove the wiring harness by pressing on the clip on the underside of the harness.
Remove the radio Antenna.
You will have to pull the antenna very hard to remove it, but don’t worry, it will not damage it.
Remove the wiring harness by pressing on the clip on the underside of the harness.
Step 7
- Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 5.0 mm screws on either side of the control panel.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 5.0 mm screws on either side of the control panel.
Step 8
- Pry-off the control panel tabs with the spudger.
Pry-off the control panel tabs with the spudger.
Step 9
- Using the spudger, pry the top control panel tabs off.
Using the spudger, pry the top control panel tabs off.
Step 10
- Using the spudger, pry the bottom control panel tabs off.
Using the spudger, pry the bottom control panel tabs off.
Step 11
- Remove the control panel.
Remove the control panel.
Step 12
- Re-solder the LCD connections with a soldering iron.
- You may or may not need extra solder. Just be sure that all solder connections look good. (Refer to attached soldering guide)
- The soldering iron is hot so please be careful not to burn yourself.
Re-solder the LCD connections with a soldering iron.
You may or may not need extra solder. Just be sure that all solder connections look good. (Refer to attached soldering guide)
The soldering iron is hot so please be careful not to burn yourself.
Step 13
- Re-clip the control panel back onto the radio.
Re-clip the control panel back onto the radio.
Step 14
- Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, screw in both 5 mm screws on either side of the radio.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, screw in both 5 mm screws on either side of the radio.
Step 15
- Insert the radio back into it’s place in the same way that you removed it.
Insert the radio back into it’s place in the same way that you removed it.
Step 16
- I removed the anti-theft clip from my radio (as you can see that it’s not in any of the pictures) making it’s removal very easy. I do not need my radio removal tools any more. I can simply pull it out with my hands.
I removed the anti-theft clip from my radio (as you can see that it’s not in any of the pictures) making it’s removal very easy. I do not need my radio removal tools any more. I can simply pull it out with my hands.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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iron_maiden80 - Nov 6, 2022
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Great guide! When I was taking mine out to swap in an aftermarket, I by accidently didn’t disconnect the battery and when attempting to remove deck with the 4 C clips, I guess I shorted the backlit LED in the original. The wires of my new (old aftermarket deck) just keep messing around so I want to put this original stock one back. I was wondering if you knew or could help me find out which piece of the board or LED to replace? The LCD itself works, just not the red LED backlight when the car lights are on.
IS there any way you can help me identify this piece that I might have shorted out by pulling your deck again? I’m guessing the LED’s are on the opposite side of the picture 12.
Only if you are willing. I would really appreciate any help.
Thank you-David
