Factory Radio Upgrade for 2005-2010 Mazda 5

To have better driving experience, more drivers plan to replace their old radio to an aftermarket touch screen head unit. The big screen radio do greatly improve driving. It’s super easy to use, as well provides various amazing functions.

In fact, it’s not so hard to upgrade the factory car radio by ourselves. In this post, we’ll share how to remove and install Android radio to 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Mazda 5.

Part 1, Removal And Installation Steps

Before working, you should prepare the tools including plastic pry tools, screwdrivers, pliers etc, and cut off the car power to ensure safety.

1, We need to remove the handbrake panel, follow the steps,

①Remove the left and right screws that fixed the panel.

②Remove the protective plastic frame of the handbrake.

③Remove the screws inside.

④Now you can remove the whole handbrake panel.

2, Remove the screws that fixed the radio unit.

3, Use the plastic pry to remove the radio unit. Pull out the unit and unplug its connectors.

4, Connect the new radio cables to the car, then connect the new car radio system.

5, Put the new radio to the dash, and turn on your car to test whether it works normally.

6, If the new radio functions well, install back all the car parts. If there is problem, you should double check the wiring condition. Or ask the seller for help if needed.

Part 2, Enjoy Great Drive with Android Radio

In the market, you can find different touch screen Android radio for 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Mazda 5, choose the one you want.

Loaded with the latest Android system and high quality CPU, the car radio head unit is able to keep stable performance and smooth operation. Some of them are equipped with large capacity storage, so you can download many interesting APPs.

Apple Carplay or Android Auto, is the most powerful function. Once applied, the radio will act as your phone, you can freely use the phone applications such as map, music, phone book and so on. This function is considered to be the safest way of using phone when driving.

For drivers who always have troubles in parking a car, this big screen radio system is the best assistance. After installing a backup camera and connect it to the radio, the radio screen will automatically show the rear images, you can check the rear situation clearly and park the car easier.

You can also use the Android radio to play Bluetooth music, listen to FM/AM radio channels, watch 1080P videos, use 3D navigation, check emails and more. Wherever you go, it makes your drive wonderful.

Aftermarket Touch Screen Radio Installation on the Peugeot 207 (2008-2014)

9 years ago, I bought the Peugeot 207. I drive the car to many places, it’s like one of my family. Till now, the car still works well, but recently I was thinking about replacing its factory radio system as some of the buttons are broken. Most surprisingly, on my birthday last month, I was given a Peugeot 207 aftermarket touch screen radio by my best friend Peter. I would say that’s the best gift I have.

Few days after the birthday party, Peter helped me install the new radio to the car. I do love the new radio system, it’s very nice.

Amazing Functions

This radio fits Peugeot 207 from 2008 to 2014 years. It’s equipped with a 9-inch HD screen, showing everything super clearly. On the other hand, it’s loaded with the latest Android system and high quality CPU, being able to keep stable performance as well as provide smooth operation. Compared to the old radio, the touch screen head unit is easier to use, it also has many useful functions.

For me, the most power function is it can support backup camera. To be honest, I often have troubles in parking the car. After connecting the car camera, I can see the rear situation via the images shown on the radio screen, which greatly helps me when park the car.

Another good function is it comes built-in Carplay. That’s to say, I can connect my phone to the car radio, then the radio acts as the phone. In this situation, we get the safest way to use phone application freely, such as make phone calls, play music, apply navigation, message someone etc.

There are many other functions provided by the touch screen Android radio, I am sure your drive will be much fun and convenience with such radio.

Installation Guide

Adding this aftermarket radio to Peugeot 207 dashboard is not so hard, we’ll show you how we do that.

Two important tips,

  • For toolbox: Prepare plastic pry tools, screwdrivers, cable ties, tapes etc.
  • For safety: Cut off the car power before working.

S1, Use the plastic pry tool to remove the decorative frame.

S2, You can find there are two screws that fixed the air conditioner outlet, remove them and pull out the outlet, as well unplug the connector.

S3, Next, we need to remove the CD unit, and also unplug all the connectors.

S4, The removal is done, we’ll got to install the new radio to the car. Check and make sure the new radio comes every part we need.

S5, Correspondingly connect the big screen Android radio to the car via the new cables. Make sure they are correctly connected. You should check the manual if you are not sure their interfaces.

S6, Once connecting, you’d better test the radio in advance. If it works well, you can install back all the parts. If there is problem, you may need to check the wiring condition.