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Having done this recently, the pro tip is that you can pop out the old USB/SD panel by inserting a hook pick into the holes on the front and yanking. It will po
by briHass 2y ago
Having done this recently, the pro tip is that you can pop out the old USB/SD panel by inserting a hook pick into the holes on the front and yanking. It will pop the plastic faceplate off, and then you can access the clips to remove the entire unit. Mine was actually fine and I was able to pop the faceplate back on if I wanted to reuse it (not sure why I would), but no guarantee.
Turned it into a 15 minute job vs probably an hour+ of messing with the center console. Babysitting the software update takes the most time.
- js2 2y agoVery much depends on the model, trim level, and generation. Even on the Mazda 3, the location of the USB hub depends on whether the car has a CD player. I did the "drill holes in the front of the USB hub" trick so I didn't have to remove the console. But then I dropped a socket and ended up having to remove the console to retrieve it and it only took maybe 15 minutes. I could do it again in 5 knowing all the steps.