Mazda 0000 81 K11, Harness Kit G-X Instructions Manual

GENUINE SATELLITE RADIO KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing a genuine Mazda accessory.
Before removal and installation, be sure to thoroughly read these instructions.
Please read the contents of this booklet in order to properly install and use the satellite
radio kit. Your safety depends on it.
Keep these instructions with your vehicle records for future reference.

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x There are several WARNING and CAUTION sections in this booklet concerning

safety when installing. Always read and follow them in order to prevent injuries,
accidents, and possible damage to the vehicle.

WARNING

WARNING: Indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the

warning is ignored.

CAUTION: Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to the vehicle

could result if the caution is ignored.

x If in any doubt, please ask your Mazda dealer to install the accessory in order to

prevent errors in installation.

x If you have any questions about the use of the accessory, ask your Mazda dealer for

proper advice before using it.

x Mazda and its suppliers are not responsible for injuries, accidents, and damage to

persons and property that arise from the failure of the dealer or installer to follow these
instructions.

x To ensure safety and reliability of the work, installation, removal and disposal work

done by an Authorized Mazda Dealership is recommended.

x Be careful not to lose removed parts, and be sure that they are kept free from

scratches, grease or other dirt.

PART NAME: SATELLITE RADIO KIT

PART NUMBER: 0000 81 K11 (harness Kit G-X)
VEHICLE: MAZDA RX-8

(Applicable to 2010 model year vehicles and after)

NOTE
To the dealer
x Please turn over these instructions to the customer after installation.
To the customer

x Keep these instructions after installation. The instructions may be necessary for

installing other optional parts or removal of this accessory.

x Should the vehicle or this accessory be resold, always leave these instructions

with it for the next owner.

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INSTALLATION VIEW

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A

1

ANTENNA CABLE

ntenna cable

HARNESS (G-X)

SIRIUS and iPod

ntenna

Tie redundant part (GND)

To AUX connector

To Audio unit

DLP unit

Tie redundant part

GND

iPod connection cable㩷

Electro tap䇼(+B and ACC)䇽

Harness (G-X)

iPod integration module

Harness (G-X)

SIRIUS only

Tie redundant part (GND)

To AUX connector

To Audio unit

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GND

Electro tap䇼(+B and ACC)䇽

Harness (G-X)

Tie redundant part

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

2

<Installation of SIRIUS and iPod integration module>

Audio unit

ACC

Harness (G-X)

Audio 24-pin
connector

+B

ACC

+B

16-pin connector (White)

16-pin connector (Black)

To Information display

(On market product)

iPod

iPod connection cable

iPod

integration module

NO CONNECT

To Vehicle wiring harness

To dashboard member

GND

To AUX or Bluetooth H/F
16-pin connector
(Gray)

8-pin connector

16-pin connector

DLP unit

(SIRIUS)

Antenna cable

CAUTION

x When connecting a connector, be sure to insert it straight along the guide.

The connector terminal may be bent if inserted at an angle.

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<Installation of SIRIUS only >

Audio unit

Audio 24-pin
connector

16-pin connector (White)

+B

ACC

Harness (G-X)

+B

ACC

Not used

(Wrap with pad protector)

To Information display

16-pin connector (Black)

To Vehicle wiring harness

GND

16-pin connector
(Gray)

8-pin connector

16-pin connector

DLP unit
(SIRIUS)

Antenna cable

CAUTION

x When connecting a connector, be sure to insert it straight along the guide.

The connector terminal may be bent if inserted at an angle.

To dashboard member

To AUX or Bluetooth H/F

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PARTS

3

NOTE

x Verify that the kit includes all the following parts and that they are free of dirt, scratches or damage.
x All hardware required to install is contained in the 0000 81 Z25 Satellite Radio Kit.

Main Kit (0000 81 Z40)

Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty.㩷 Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty. Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty.

Antenna 1

Nut 2

Harness Kit G-X (0000 81 K11)

Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty.㩷 Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty. Part㩷 Part name㩷 Qty.

Harness (G-X) 1

Urethane 1

Clip 6

BEFORE INSTALLATION

4

Rating label

DLP unit

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Sirius ID (ESN)

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DLP unit 1

Double-sided
adhesive tape

Tie wrap
(Small)

Butyl tape 1

2

21

Alcohol wipe 1

Pad protector 19

Tie wrap
(Large)

Installation
instructions

Rating Label Removal

1. Tear off lower part of the rating label on the bottom of DLP

unit.

2. If there is nothing written in the Sirius ID (ESN) space of

the rating label, write down the 12-digit number printed in

the location shown in the figure.

3. Affix one rating label in the last page of the Owner’s

Manual.

NOTE

x The other rating label is for the dealer (port) records.
x Do not fail to submit the record.

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Tear off

Ԙ Affix to the back of the Owner’s Manual.
ԙ Submit to the manager of installation department.

Rating label

19

1

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REQUIRED TOOLS

Prepare the following tools or items before installation.

䃂Electrical vinyl tape 䃂Mat 䃂Scissors 䃂Scale ٨Phillips screwdriver ٨Torx wrench 䃂Wrench
䃂Socket driver (8 mm, 10 mm, 14 mm) 䃂ISP alcohol

WARNING

When the negative battery
cable is connected during
operation, it may cause
electric shock or other
personal injuries.
Disconnect the negative
battery cable before
removal/installation.

When
connecting/disconnecting
connectors, grasp the
connectors, not the wires.
Otherwise a short, an
accident from poor contact
or fire may occur.

Do not pull the harness
with excessive force. Doing
so can cause a breakage
or a short-related accident,
as well as an electrical
short or fire.

Secure the harness with
the band (part included) so
it doesn’t dangle. If not, it
may cause a short,
accident, or fire.

CAUTION

Put the removed parts and
the parts in the kit on the
protective sheet to prevent
scratches.

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Take care not to trap
antenna cable under
attachment nuts.

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20 {0.78}

NOTE

x When the negative battery cable is removed, the clock, radio, trip meters and other memories will be

erased. Before performing work, record the content of the memory.

Using improper tools may
cause damage and or
broken parts. Use the
correct tool for the job.

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WARNING

x When removing/installing the parts, park the vehicle on level ground

and apply the side brake securely. Be sure to turn the ignition switch
off, otherwise the vehicle can move, causing personal injury or
vehicle damage.

mm {in}

Be sure to cover the
vehicle body with
protectors or mats to
prevent stains, scratches
and damage when
removing/installing the
vehicle parts.

Excessive length of tie
wrap may interfere with
other parts and cause
damage.
Cut unnecessary part up to
about 5 mm {0.19 in} from
the fixed point.

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CAUTION

x During the installation of the antenna cable make

sure the cable is not pinched, knotted “kinked” or
coiled too tightly. It is recommended that a coil of
less than 20 mm {0.78 in} be avoided if possible.

x If this wiring procedure is not followed, the

performance of the antenna will be affected and
could result in increased audio muting.

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A

A

A

PART REMOVAL

5

Hose

Battery cover

Screws

Shift knob

Clips

Upper panel

Engine cover

Vehicle front

Connectors

Vehicle front

Front console

shtray

Battery cover removal

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the hose from the battery cover.

3. Remove the battery cover by lifting up from the rear.

WARNING

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x A short circuit while performing work may cause

damage to parts, electric shock or other injury. Be

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sure to disconnect the negative battery cable and do

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not allow the terminal to contact any other parts.

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Upper panel and ashtray removal

1. Remove the shift knob. (MT vehicles only)

2. Disengage the upper panel clips (6) using a tape-wrapped

flathead screwdriver, and remove the upper panel from

the front console.

3. Remove the ashtray screws (2).

4. Disconnect the connector and remove the assist tray from

the front console.

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Screws

Clips A

Knee bolster

B

Hooks B

B

Vehicle front

Screws

Vehicle front

Lower panel removal

1. Pull the lower part of the lower panel forward to disengage

clips A (2).

2. While pushing the lower panel downward, disengage

hooks B (2) and remove the lower panel.

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3. Remove the screws (4), then remove the knee bolster.

(If equipped)

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Center panel unit

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Screws

Vehicle front

Speaker㩷grille㩷

Clips A

Tabs B

<Speaker㩷grille removal note>㩷

Press

Audio side connectors

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Bolt

Antenna feeder

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Vehicle front

Air
Conditioner
side connector

Vehicle front

Speaker grille

Clips A

Center panel unit removal (Audio-integrated)

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CAUTION

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x Always wear gloves when working to protect the

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special paint treatment of the center panel unit.

x If the painted surface becomes dirty, use a soft cloth

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to wipe it clean.

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1. Remove the bolt (1).

2. Remove the screws (2).

3. Pull the center panel unit outward, then remove clips A (5).

4. Remove the air conditioner side connector.

5. Disconnect the audio side connectors (2), the antenna

feeder (1 location), and then remove the center panel unit.

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CAUTION

x Do not apply excessive force when pulling out the

center panel; otherwise it could cause an open circuit.

x When installing the center panel unit, make sure that

the harness and the antenna feeder are not caught.

Speaker

1. Press the area (1) in the direction of the arrow shown in

2. Raise the speaker grille in the direction of the arrow (2)

3. Pull up the speaker grille in the direction of the arrow (4)

4. Pull out the speaker grille from the fulcrum point of each

grille removal

the figure.

and pull it out in the direction of the arrow (3).

and disengage the speaker grille clips A (6).

tab B.

Pull

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Vehicle front

Vehicle front

Stopper

Glove compartment

Clip A

Connector

A

Vehicle front

Tabs A㩷

Center panel㩷

Screws㩷

Information display㩷

Screws

Stay damper

Vehicle front

Stopper

Clip

Inner scuff plate

A

A

A

A

Center panel removal

1. Remove the center panel screws (2).

2. Pull the center panel outward and disengage tabs A (4).

3. Disconnect the hazard switch connector and remove

the center panel.

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Information display removal

1. Remove the screws (2).

2. Pull the information display outward, disconnect the

connector and remove the information display.

Glove compartment removal

1. Pull the stay damper in the direction shown in the figure,

and detach the connecting part between the glove

compartment and stay damper.

2. Press the stoppers in and removal them.

3. Lower the glove compartment.

4. Detach the clips from the dashboard and remove the

glove compartment.

Inner scuff plate (passenger’s side) removal

1. Pull the inner scuff plate upward, detach clips A from the

body, and then remove the inner scuff plate.

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A

A

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A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

D

Rear seat cushion

Vehicle front

Fasteners

Clip A

B

Front side trim

Rear seat back

A

C

B

C

B

Tire house trim

C

Vehicle front

C

B

Vehicle front

Trunk end trim

B

C

C

Locator pin B

Tab C

Bolt (12 mm)
17㧙20 N㨯m
{1.8㧙2.5 kgf㨯m,
13㧙18 ft㨯lbf}

Clip A

Locator pin B

Tab C

B

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Front side trim (passenger’s side) removal

1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

2. Pull the front side trim in the direction of the arrow and

detach clips A and locator pin B.

3. Detach the tab D, then remove the front side trim.

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Rear seat (passenger’s side) removal

1.Lift the point A in the direction of the arrow, then remove

the rear seat cushion.

2. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear seat back.

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Tire house trim (passenger’s side) removal

1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

2. Pull the tire house trim outward and detach clips A and

locator pins B.

3. Detach tabs C and removal the tire house trim.

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Trunk end trim removal

1. Remove the fasteners.

2. Pull the trunk end trim upward, then detach clips A, locator

pins B, and tabs C.

3. Remove the trunk end trim.

Fasteners

Clip A

Locator pin B

C

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Fasteners

Trunk side trim

Nuts (8 mm)

3.9㧙5.9 N㨯m {40㧙60 kgf㨯cm, 35㧙52 in㨯lbf}

Connector

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Vehicle front

Rear combination light

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Vehicle front

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Trunk side trim (passenger’s side) removal

1. Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk side trim.

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Rear combination light (driver’s side) removal

1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Remove the screw.

3. Remove the rear combination light.

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INSTALLING DLP UNIT

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w

r

w

6

Scre

Washe

Bracket

DLP unit

Bush

Washe

Pad protectors

DLP unit

Cut

Bush

Bracket

Scre

1. Remove the bushes (4 locations), brackets (2 locations),

washers (4 locations), and screws (4 locations) from the

DLP unit.

Note

x The brackets are not used with the installation of this

accessory.

2. Affix pad protectors to the DLP unit as shown in the

figure.

CAUTION

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the pad protector is affixed.

3. Cut off the excess part of pad protectors.

DLP unit

Pad protector 1/2

Double-sided adhesive tapes

Pad protectors

DLP unit

4. Adhere double-sided adhesive tapes to the top of the pad

protectors.

5. Affix pad protector half to the DLP unit as shown in the

figure.

CAUTION

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the pad protector is affixed.

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{in}

A

Side body panel

Vehicle front

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Pad protector

DLP unit

Tie wraps (large)

DLP unit

lign side of DLP unit with

line of side body panel

120 {4.72}

mm

Tie wraps (large)

6. Secure the tie wraps (large) to the DLP unit with a pad

protector as shown in the figure.

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7. Install the DLP unit to the inside of the side body panel of

the trunk compartment using tie wraps (large).

(With the connector towards the front of the vehicle.)

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CAUTION

x When securing the DLP unit, be sure to align the side

of the DLP unit with the line of the side body panel.

If it deviates rearward of the side body panel line,

the DLP unit will interfere with the trunk side trim and
cannot be installed.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the double-sided adhesive tape is affixed.

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A

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A

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INSTALLING ANTENNA

7

Center

dhesion area

ntenna

Trunk lid

<Cross-sectional view>

Vehicle front

Trunk lid

Center

15㧙20
{0.54㧙0.78}

618

24.33}

Clip

Clips
(100 {3.93} interval)

Tie wraps (small)

Vehicle front

100 {3.93}

100 {3.93}

mm {in}

Vehicle front

mm {in}

Vehicle front

ntenna cable

mm {in}

ntenna cable

1. Clean the adhesion area on the trunk lid with isopropyl

alcohol (IPA).

2. Install the antenna in the position shown in the figure.

CAUTION

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the double-sided adhesive tape is affixed.

3. Clean the adhesion area on the trunk lid with isopropyl

alcohol (IPA).

4. Attach the clips to the trunk lid.

5. Install the antenna cable to the clips.

6. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle wiring harness with

tie wraps (small).

CAUTION

x It is critical that the antenna follows the route as

shown. Failure to follow this route will not provide the
slack required to open and close the trunk lid.

x Do not remove trunk seam from the flange. The

antenna cable must not interfere with the flange
seals.

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{in}

Antenna cable

Seaming welt

10-15

{0.39-0.59}

Body crease

No interference of butyl tape with body
projection or within 10 mm of hole

mm

Antenna cable

Tie wraps (small)

Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wraps (small)

Vehicle front

Antenna cable

40 {1.57}

Pad protector halves should
be below the body crease.

Tie wraps (small)

Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wraps (small)

Do not put
pad protectors
within 35 {1.37}
of opening

Butyl tape

Pad protector 1/2

Vehicle front

Vehicle front

Antenna cable

7. Pull the seaming welt up slightly on the flange and route

the antenna cable under the outside lip.

8. Clean the adhesion area with isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

9. Secure the antenna cable in place with butyl tape and

10. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle wiring harness

11. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle wiring harness

12. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle wiring harness

CAUTION

x Be careful not to tear the seaming welt when puling it out.
x Do not remove trunk seam from the flange. The antenna

cable must not interfere with the flange seals.

pad protector halves.

CAUTION

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the area

where the pad protector is affixed.

x Do not wrap butyl tape around flange.
x Do not double-layer tape.

Butyl tape should hold the antenna cable to the sheet
metal as shown.

x Take care not to trap antenna cable under attachment

nuts.

with tie wraps (small).

CAUTION

x During the installation of the antenna cable make

sure the cable is not pinched, knotted “kinked” or
coiled too tightly. It is recommended that a coil of less
than 20 mm {0.78 in} be avoided if possible.

x If this wiring procedure is not followed, the

performance of the antenna will be affected and
could result in increased audio muting.

with tie wraps (small).

with tie wraps (small).

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13. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wraps (small).

14. Connect the antenna cable to the DLP unit.

15. Bundle the redundant part of the antenna cable into a loop

and affix it to the vehicle panel using pad protector halves.

CAUTION

x Be sure to bundle the harness into a loop.
x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the pad protector is affixed.

NOTE

x Bundle the antenna cable into a loop and attach it to

the sheet metal on the interior side of the trunk, and
secure with pad protector halves.

DLP unit

Vehicle front

Antenna cable

Tie wraps (small)

Pad protector 1/2

Vehicle wiring harness

INSTALLING iPod INTEGRATION MODULE

8

NOTE

x When installing Sirius only, begin with Step 1 on page 21.

iPod integration module

Pad protector

Pad protector㩷1/2 x 1

Pad protectors㩷1/3 x 3

Tie wrap (large)

iPod integration module

Pad protectors㩷1/3 x 3

Preparation for iPod integration module installation

1. Affix the tie wrap (large) to the iPod integration module

with a pad protector (1) as shown in the figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

2. Affix the pad protectors to the iPod integration module as

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

shown in the figure.

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

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iPod connection cable

iPod integration module

Pad protector

Harness (G-X)

3. Connect the harness (G-X) and iPod connection cable to

the iPod integration module.

4. Fold back the harness (G-X) and affix it to the iPod

integration module using a pad protector as shown in the

figure.

CAUTION

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the pad protector is affixed.

Bracket

Bracket

Vehicle wiring harness clip

iPod integration module

Tie wrap (large)

Vehicle wiring harness

Vehicle front

Vehicle front

Vehicle front

5. Remove the vehicle wiring harness clip from the bracket.

6. Secure the tie wrap (large) installed on the iPod

integration module to the vehicle wiring harness on

the back of the dashboard.

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INSTALLING THE HARNESS

9

Installation of SIRIUS and iPod integration module

Harness (G-X)

iPod integration module

iPod connection cable

Vehicle front

Dashboard

Vehicle front

mm {in}

Tie wrap (small)

100 {3.93}

Harness (G-X)

Information display 12-pin connector

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Vehicle front

Pad protector

Vehicle wiring harness

1. Route the harness (G-X) to the back of the center panel

unit and to the back of the information display.

2. Affix the pad protector to the dashboard as shown in the

figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

3. Insert and connect the harness (G-X) to the Information

display 12-pin connector.

4. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wrap (small).

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Vehicle front

Vehicle front

Pad protector

Vehicle front

Harness (G-X)

To Audio unit

Harness (G-X)

Harness (G-X)

To Audio unit

Tie wrap (small)

To AUX connector

Pad protector 1/2

AUX, Bluetooth H/F

Pad protector

Harness (G-X)
(16-pin connector)

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Vehicle bolt

GND

㿈

㿉

㿉

5. Affix a pad protector on the information display connector.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

6. Wrap a pad protecor around the rear side of the harness

(G-X) 16-pin connector.

7. Connect the harness (G-X) 16-pin connector to the AUX,

Bluetooth H/F connector.

8. Affix the pad protector half to the dashboard member as

shown in the figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

9. Insert the harness (G-X) GND wire between the

dashboard and the dashboard member and secure it

using the vehicle bolt.

x Make sure the ground eyelet contacts the steel

CAUTION

bracket.

10. Bundle the redundant part of harness (G-X) GND wire

and secure it to the harness (G-X) using a tie wrap

(small).

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Vehicle front

Urethane

Vehicle wiring harness

[Audio 24 pin connector ]
(View from wire side of connector)

Terminal R: ACC
Kit wire: ACC

Pad protector

iPod
integration module

Tie redundant
part

Remove connector cover when connecting
iPod; fit connector cover when iPod is not used

Tie wrap (large)

Vehicle front

Put iPod connection cable in glove box

(Cable 30 cm from instrument panel)

Hook

R

Dashboard member

Pad protectors

Harness (G-X)
(+B, ACC wires)

Electro-taps

Terminal B: +B
Kit wire: +B

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Tie wrap (small)

Heater duct

Dashboard

Tie wraps
(small)

11. Branch connect the +B wire to the audio 24-pin connector

(terminal B) using the electro tap.

12. Branch connect the ACC wire to the audio 24-pin

connector (terminal R) using the electro tap.

Kit

wire

Audio 24 pin connector (Vehicle wire)

Terminal B

Terminal R ACC

+B

13. Wrap the electro taps and vehicle wiring harness together

using urethane.

14. Secure the harness (G-X) +B, ACC wires to the vehicle

wiring harness with tie wraps (small).

15. Hook the harness (G-X) to the A/C unit and secure it.

B

16. Secure the harness (G-X) to the side of the heater duct

using a pad protector as shown in the figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

17. Secure the iPod connection cable to the dashboard

member using a tie wrap (small).

18. Bundle the iPod connection cable redundant part and

secure it using a tie wrap (large).

19. Wrap both looped ends of the excess iPod connection

cable with pad protectors.

20. Push the bundled harness into the back of the dashboard.

21. Go to Step 16 on page 24.

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Installation of SIRIUS only

Vehicle front

Harness (G-X)

Dashboard

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Pad protector

Vehicle front

1. Route the harness (G-X) to the back of the center panel

unit and to the back of the information display.

2. Affix the pad protectors to the dashboard as shown in the

figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

Vehicle front

Tie wrap (small)

mm {in}

Vehicle wiring harness

100 {3.93}

Harness (G-X)

Information display 12-pin connector

3. Insert and connect the harness (G-X) to the Information

display 12-pin connector.

4. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wrap (small).

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Vehicle front

Harness (G-X)

Pad protector

5. Affix a pad protector on the information display connector.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

Vehicle front

Pad protector

To Audio unit

Vehicle front

Harness (G-X)

To Audio unit

To AUX connector

AUX, Bluetooth H/F

Harness (G-X)

Tie wrap (small)

Pad protector (1/2)

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Harness (G-X)
(16-pin connector)

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Vehicle bolt

GND

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6. Wrap a pad protecor around the rear side of the harness

(G-X) 16-pin connector.

7. Connect the harness (G-X) 16-pin connector to the AUX,

Bluetooth H/F connector.

8. Affix the pad protector half to the dashboard member as

shown in the figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

9. Insert the harness (G-X) GND wire between the

dashboard and the dashboard member and secure it

using the vehicle bolt.

x Make sure the ground eyelet contacts the steel

CAUTION

bracket.

10. Bundle the redundant part of harness (G-X) GND wire

and secure it to the harness (G-X) using a tie wrap

(small).

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Vehicle front

Urethane

Vehicle wiring harness

[Audio 24 pin connector ]
(View from wire side of connector)

R

Terminal R: ACC
Kit wire: ACC

Hook

Heater duct

㿈

Vehicle front

Tie redundant part

Tie wrap (large)

Pad protectors

Harness (G-X)
(+B, ACC wires)

Tie wraps
(small)

Electro-taps

Terminal B: +B
Kit wire: +B

Pad protector

Dashboard

11. Branch connect the +B wire to the audio 24-pin connector

(terminal B) using the electro tap.

12. Branch connect the ACC wire to the audio 24-pin

connector (terminal R) using the electro tap.

Kit

wire

Audio 24 pin connector (Vehicle wire)

Terminal B

Terminal R ACC

+B

13. Wrap the electro taps and vehicle wiring harness together

using urethane.

14. Secure the harness (G-X) +B, ACC wires to the vehicle

wiring harness with tie wraps (small).

15. Hook the harness (G-X) to the A/C unit and secure it.

B

16. Secure the harness to the side of the heater duct with a

pad protector as shown in the figure.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

17. Bundle the electro taps of harness (G-X) and excess iPod

connecting connector cables and secure with a tie wrap

(large).

18. Wrap both looped ends of the excess harness with pad

protectors.

19. Push the bundled harness into the back of the

dashboard.

20. Go to Step 16 on page 24.

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Vehicle front

Tie wrap (large)

Vehicle front

Harness (G-X)

Vehicle front

Clips (4 locations)

Harness (G-X)

Harness (G-X)

Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wraps (large)

Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wrap (large)

Tie wrap (large)

Vehicle wiring harness

16. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wraps (large).

17. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wraps (large).

18. Install the biggest harness of harness (G-X) to the clips of

the rear harness protector. (4 locations)

CAUTION

x Install the harness to the clips with care not to

damage the clip.

19. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with a tie wrap (large).

Rear harness protector

Harness (G-X)

Clip

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Tie wraps (large)

Vehicle wiring harness

Clips (2 locations)

Harness (G-X)

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Harness (G-X)

Rear harness protector

Clip

Vehicle front

20. Install the biggest harness of harness (G-X) to the clips of

the rear harness protector. (2 locations)

CAUTION

x Install the harness to the clips with care not to damage

the clip.

21. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wraps (large).

Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wraps (large)

Tie wraps (large)

Harness (G-X)

Vehicle front

22. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wraps (large).

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Vehicle wiring harness

Tie wrap (large)

Vehicle front

Vehicle wiring harness

Harness (G-X)

Vehicle front

Pad protector

Harness (G-X)

Tie wrap (large)

23. Affix a pad protector around the edges.

CAUTION

x Corners are sharp, the pad protector is intended to

protect the installer and components from the sharp
edges.

x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

area where the urethane is affixed.

24. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wrap (large).

25. Secure the harness (G-X) to the vehicle wiring harness

with tie wrap (large).

DLP unit

Vehicle front

Pad protectors

Harness (G-X)

Vehicle panel

26. Connect the Harness (G-X) to the DLP unit.

27. Bundle the excess harness into a loop and affix it to the

vehicle panel with pad protectors.

x Be sure to bundle the harness into a loop.
x To ensure proper affixing, be sure to degrease the

CAUTION

area where the pad protector is affixed.

NOTE

x Bundle the harness into a loop and attach it to the

sheet metal on the interior side of the trunk, and
secure with pad protector halves.

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REINSTALLATION OF VEHICLE PARTS

x Install in the reverse order of “5. Part removal”.

CAUTION

x After installing the vehicle parts, check for dirt. Clean any dirty parts.

x Perform the Inspection indicated on the last page of these installation instructions.

CAUTION

x For vehicles with a car navigation system, after connecting the battery (-) terminal and turning the

ignition switch to the ACC or ON position, do not start the engine or turn the ignition switch off
while the following display appears on the car navigation unit screen. Otherwise, the car
navigation unit could be damaged.

“Program reading: Do not turn the power off”

x Disconnecting the battery causes the DSC indicator light to become inoperable.

(At this point, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.)
To restore the DSC to an operable condition, perform the following procedures:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Turn the steering wheel completely to the right and then completely to the left.

3. Verify that the DSC OFF indicator light goes out.

4. Turn the ignition switch off and then turn it to the ON position again.

5. Verify that the TCS/DSC indicator light goes out.
If the TCS/DSC or DSC OFF indicator lights do not go out after turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, consult your Mazda dealer.

x When the battery is disconnected, the windows will not fully open and close automatically.

Perform the following procedure to resume operation:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Press the switch and fully open the window.

3. Pull up the switch and continue holding for about 2 seconds to fully close the window.

4. If the function does not operate even after the ignition switch is turned off, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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INSPECTION

11

x Inspect the installed / reinstalled parts for the following items.

x Inspection parts differ depending on the vehicle.

Inspection Items (٤)

Inspection Parts

Rear combination light
(driver’s side)
Trunk side trim
(passenger’s side)

Trunk end trim

Tire house trim
(passenger’s side)
Rear seat
(passenger’s side)
Front side trim
(passenger’s side)
Inner scuff plate
(passenger’s side)

Glove compartment

Information display

Center panel

Speaker grille

Center panel unit

Knee bolster (If equipped)

Lower panel

Upper panel and ashtray

Battery cover

Scratches/

Clearance/Fit

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٤ : Applicable
*1: Refer to the Owner’s Manual and the SATELLITE RADIO instruction manual, and verify that the system

operates correctly.

Ex.: Turn the power ON, increase the volume, and press the SAT button.

x Direct access channel 184 is a test channel provided by Sirius.

Press the SAT button on the radio, and if properly installed you will receive a signal from the Sirius

broadcast.

Note: Sirius broadcasts can only be received in an open area, enclosed spaces such as garages or

work buildings block the satellite reception.

To troubleshoot problems, go to the following web page and select “Troubleshooting” in the Satellite

Radio section:

https://portal.mazdausa.com/dealershome/service_parts/accy_website

The term of validity for this sheet: 3 months

Date , ,
Vehicle.
VIN.

Approved

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Checked

Person in

charge