How to Install A New Car Audio Navigation System in 2009-2012 Mazda 3?

Did your Mazda 3 come with an audio system with touchscreen, Bluetooth, GPS navigation and more? If not, it’s high time for you to upgrade its factory audio system for a new one since it allows you to complete a lot of tasks at the same time while driving. Now in the aftermarket, there are plenty of car audio systems you can opt, with difference in car models, audio functions and prices.

After getting your new car audio, you may want to install it by yourself since the Mazda 3’s factory radio is easy to remove. If you are not sure whether you can do, take a look at this tutorials guide in advance.

Audio SystemSeicane Car Audio Navigation System with Bluetooth WIFI
Needed ToolsA hard card, screwdrivers; User manual of Seicane audio system
PrecautionsMust disconnect the car power before doing anything.

Steps to remove Mazda 3 factory audio

This is the original audio system in the dashboard.

Step 1, To remove the air outlet: Insert a hard card into the seam of the air outlet, slide the card and use some force to pry the outlet, then you can remove it.

Step 2, Remove the screws fixing the original audio unit.

Step 3, Pull out the audio unit and unplug the connectors.

The removal of the factory radio is done. Following we will guide you to install the Seicane car audio system to your Mazda 3.

Steps to install Seicane car audio navigation system

Step 4, Have a check for the wiring harness and other accessories of the Seicane audio system to make sure a smooth work.

Step 5, Then connect cables between Seicane car audio and car plugs. In this step, it requires your patient and carefulness to recognize plug interfaces, thus have your user manual handy.

Step 6, Fix the new audio unit, turn on your car to test the product whether functions normally.

Step 7, If everything of the product work well, then install the air outlet back. The whole replacement job is finished. If the new unit doesn’t functions, please double check whether the cables are connected correctly.

Comparison of factory radio and Seicane android car audio system

Obviously, the factory radio system was the old-fashioned button-operated radio that you can only listen to music and broadcast, there is less function and no special features.  

For the new Seicane audio navigation system, it comes with a large touchscreen that make everything operated easier. What an awesome experience when you see navigation information and videos on such a big screen. Besides, this audio is not limited quantity of songs, it’s feasible to search for the latest album of your favorite singers on this android car audio system.

One of good reasons to use this Seicane audio system is smartphone integration. The product is able to support CarPlay and Android Auto, this gives you ability to connect your smartphone and play its applications including contact books, dialing, navigation app, music etc. freely on the audio display.

You can also choose to add optional functions to the system, such as DVR, AHD night vision parking camera, external OBDⅡ, TPMS and so on, to keep your drive safer and more convenient. I believe you won’t regret investing in Seicane car audio system.