I just got a 2014 Mazda 3 GT Hatchback, it’s a very nice car. Interior is very nice, and upgraded the touchscreen to Apple CarPlay. I like how Mazda provides a oem kit to for it, no other company does this. Very impressed with the car.

Thanks for the tutorial! It really helped make this DIY manageable. For those that struggled to get the usb hub out even after pushing down on the tabs from above with a screwdriver, try to snake your hand behind the box through the side hole where the glove box is and push as hard as you can. It’ll pop out given enough force without breaking the bottom tabs.

@henryphan6200

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Decent tutorial, but note to everyone...invest in a trim removal kit. With exception to the socket wrench, one wrong move using metal tools can wreck (scratch) the plastic. Trim removal kits have plastic / soft materials (not metal).

@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724

3 жыл бұрын

Wrap the screwdriver on plastic tape

@chandler_ph.x972

Жыл бұрын

Hi David, Do you have a recommendation as to a set i can buy?

@SLO_MZ3

Жыл бұрын

@@chandler_ph.x972 something cheap

Followed your instructions and got it done in about 45 mins! Thank you for the tip! Saved me from disassembling my entire center console. I found that pushing on the tabs from the top, while pushing from behind with your free hand (approach from the glove compartment) will help loosen it enough to pry it out using the flat head. Surprisingly, that wasn't the hardest part. I almost lost the screw for the head unit, hahaha.

Unfortunately, the 2nd half of instructions don't apply to those of us with the poverty spec climate controls. I'll make a video of my own if i figure it out or don't find another one.

Thanks Henry, your method worked for me nicely.

3:30 in my 2017 mazda 3 I have the aircon/climate control in the way when I get the vents out, I can’t see the tabs from the top like yours. Any ideas on how to access the tabs? Would love to do it like this instead of disassembling the entire centre console!

This worked for me!! Thanks for your help!

What's the point of the new cables? Will you get faster charging? Why can't you just replace the module?

@daehjeon

2 жыл бұрын

If you look at 5:40, the new module requires 2 cables inputted

do i need an updated USB cord or can i use the same one?

What about the tabs on the bottom? How do you pull it out without pushing those?

@shoriyajoshi6213

3 жыл бұрын

Same question

@xxgg

3 жыл бұрын

no reply???

@NandoBarca

3 жыл бұрын

Same question 😕

@9Llamaboy

3 жыл бұрын

Prob wasted far more time than doing it the proper way. Finally realized there’s tabs on the bottom and that’s why it wasn’t coming out. Now will have to wait till the next day I have a few more hours and do it the more proper way anyways...

@xxgg

3 жыл бұрын

@@9Llamaboy Let us all know how it goes. After my initial question... my next question would have been... replacement cabling difficulty/tips/tricks.

I was going to use a drill bit, but now I will try this! Thank you

@henryphan6200

4 жыл бұрын

Lmk! :)

@SketchyGrizzly

4 жыл бұрын

Henry Phan It worked just fine! I have the manual AC but I will still able to unclip one side and eventually just used pliers to break off the cover of the USB hub and wiggle it out

@strtballa12

4 жыл бұрын

SketchyG static.cargurus.com/images/site/2017/01/13/03/13/2016_mazda_mazda3_i_touring-pic-889681774448887618-1600x1200.jpeg?_ga=2.81900949.2013793750.1589995897-1928748998.1589995897 wasn’t the white piece in your way?

@SketchyGrizzly

4 жыл бұрын

Lowicky Li Yes, but using a flashlight I managed to see the tab that he was talking about and I used a very long flat head screw driver. Routing the wires through there was fine as long as you mount them out of the way. I also made sure that the knobs still turned

@strtballa12

4 жыл бұрын

SketchyG So I’m able to reach the right side of the clip but can’t get to the other clip or get it out. How did you manage to wiggle it out? I tried pulling it with the piler by the sd slot as well.

does it require sd card for the navigation??

@dantekania7212

3 жыл бұрын

No, the SD has no effect on Apple CarPlay, as it will use the maps app from your phone! That alone makes buying Apple carplay worth it as it’s still cheaper than the nav SD

Any one else having trouble with the Bolt holding down the infotainment screen? If so any suggestions? I'm very close to breaking it

@TonyPappas96

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was super tight, and the metal tab bent a little, but i just bent it back. Bolt was a normal bolt, spin to the left to loosen it.

How did U remove the clips , mine doesn't pop out

@henryphan6200

Жыл бұрын

For the usb hub, try to push down the top clips with a long flat head screwdriver inside the console, while prying out the bottom from outside the console. Some plastic prying tools would help!

Me seeing him removing the trim while you installed CarPlay and android auto with a flash drive