2006 Mazda NC Miata stereo head unit removal and replacement. 

This is a GREAT, time saving video. I just finished installing a Neo ProLink 3V9 i-pod adapter in my 2006 Mazda Miata. After trying to get to the radio on my own, I thought about You Tube and found this one. Probably saved me hours of frustration and scratched panels. Thanks for the video. You were a great help. Nice dog, too.

I had a huge problem with that bolt too, and thought to myself "What were they thinking". Then a local expert/shop gave me the answer. It's to prevent theft. :-)

Nice video. The 10 mm bolt is for security. It Make it harder for thieves to steal the head unit.

This also works for later nc models but be careful those two trim pieces have two screws that are under the console on later nc models mine was a 2012 and it had the screws

So wheres the video of the new head unit installed?

Great video. I would think most people would leave that Bolt out if you're doing an exact swap with the same Bose system. I would guess Mazda put that bolt there so your car stereo cannot be easily stolen.

Thanks! Your video just saved me a lot of time.

Thanks for this. It will help me a lot with my Audiolink installation

FYI this doesn't work on all NC models, my 2013 needed to have the whole armrest/shifter trim partially removed to reach 2 screws that hold the "side panels" which in this video he just pops out with a screwdriver

@Vittorio Sicilia The most important reason is so that the airbags don't accidentally deploy in your face while you are tinkering with the cars electronics.

Covering the seat before putting tools on, might be an idea, simples. London Boy.

Hi! Could you explain why do you have to disconnect the negative of the battery? Thank you very much!

That's a great dog.

I'm replacing my stock head unit for a Sony head unit that has 45 rms x 4 built in class D amplifier. Do I need to disconnect an existing amplifier (If the stock Miata radio has one)? I don't have the Bose system.

you mean SWAP?? you kept saying SWIPE

If you have the bose option, will the volume be super loud at low volumes? Does that require bypassing the amp, and if so, how do you do it?

Thanks for the vid

Hello, could you connect the dimmer cable to the car? Wich one is it? Wich colour?, i have the same car and i changed the radio to a double din too, JVC KW-M730BT. The radio have the dimmer cable but i don't know where to connect. Everything is working ok, speakers, camera, subwoofer, Bluetooth, steering wheel controls by metra axxess, but when i turn on the lights, the screen still very shiny, and it supose that it have not to be that way. Can you help me? Thanks.

almost that obvious ;) Loved the video, really useful :D would be nice to post a video installing the whole head unit back could it be possible??

Thanks for tut but my God I felt nauseous after watching, especially the 10mm part.

Is the alpine better?

tip for any one watching it, watch at twice the speed. also what's exactly the purpose of removing the panel underneath the steering wheel?

aawwn, cute dog! :3

nice video

My Miata actually had a 16mm bolt

Where's the end?

What no shot of vodka before the install?? :)

Black triangle shaped panels don't just pop off on my 2013.

Dang it, is it really that obvious? :(

Can't finish watching. You should have had someone else hold the camera

Jesus I got seasick from trying to watch this. Get someone else to fil please

I always wondered what happened to Borat. Now I know.