Scosche MA2030 Installation Instructions Manual

IN-DASH INSTALLATION KIT FOR

1984-UP MAZDA VEHICLES

MA2030MA2030

MA2030MA2030

MA2030

Thank you for purchasing the Scosche MA2030 Kit. This kit was manufactured with the highest of quality
standards.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE'S NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL BEFORE THE INSTALLATION TO HELP PREVENT
ELECTRICAL DAMAGE. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A VOLT/OHM METER OVER A TEST LIGHT TO CHECK
WIRING. A TEST LIGHT OR GROUNDED WIRE PROBE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER AND/
OR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS. AVOID ALL FACTORY AIR BAG WIRING - AIR BAGS CAN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTES:

•

See your vehicle's instructions for any special tools your installation might require.

•

Read all instructions accompanying your car stereo/cassette player for proper wiring and mounting instructions.

INTRODUCTION / PRELIMINARY

PANEL A

PANEL B

PRELIMINARY PARTS LIST

Your kit includes:

• 1 Mounting Panel A • 1 Mounting Panel B • 1 Mounting Panel C • 1 Trim Panel F

• 1 Trim Panel G • 1 Trim Panel E • 1 Panel Spacer D • 20 Brackets (A-S)

• 2 Spacers • Mounting Hardware • Instruction Book

ASSEMBLING THE KIT

This kit can be assembled in several different configurations, first refer to the applications
list to find your vehicle and then follow the listed directions.

ATTACHING THE PANELS

Some installations require two or more panels to be attached together. To attach panels
together, simply line up the tabs and slots between the kit panels and press them together.
(See illustration A.)

ATTACHING THE BRACKETS

Some installations require that you attach
specific brackets to the mounting panels.
Before attaching bracket to the top,
bottom, or sides of the mounting panels,
there are molded-on numbered tabs that will
have to be removed. Use cutters or
simply bend the tabs back and forth until they
come off. (See illustration B.)

PANEL B

PANEL A

ILLUSTRATION A

BRACKET A

ILLUSTRATION B

NUT

USE THE SHADED TABS AND
CUT OFF THE REMAINING

NUT

BRACKET O

BRACKET O
HOLE #2

CINCH STUDS

CINCH STUDS

DIN RADIO INSTALLATION (DETACHABLE FACE/PULLOUT)

Before installing a DIN radio, the shaft support sections of panel A or C need to
be removed. Remove the front panel shaft sections as shown. Following the
cut lines with side cutters, an X-acto knife, a hacksaw blade or wire cutters
and cut out the two sections. Use caution with sharp tools
and cut away from yourself. Insert the DIN radio’s mounting
sleeve and bend the tabs as shown.

MOUNTING THE RADIO

RADIO’S
SUPPLIED
TRIMPLATE

DIN RADIO

MOUNTING
PANELS A & B

RADIO SLEEVE

CUT BRACES OUT

REAR SUPPORT STRAP

DIN CUT LINES
(REAR VIEW OF KIT)

1986-93 Mazda B2000

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

SIDE VIEW

CUT

FRONT VIEW

PANEL B

PANEL A

USE BRACKET 4

CUT

BRACKET F
USE HOLE 5

USE
BRACKET 4

BRACKET G USE HOLE 6

1989-95 Mazda MPV (Van)

Radio Removal:

1. Remove the ashtray, then extract two screws
from this location.

2. Carefully release the trim panel fasteners and
pull back the trim panel, disconnect the lighter
connectors and remove the trim.

3. Extract four screws securing the radio to the
dash - two located at the top and two at the
bottom.

4. Pull the radio out of the cavity, disconnect the
wire harness, then remove the radio.

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

CUT OFF AT THE SECOND CUT LINE FROM THE TOP.
CUTLINES ARE ON THE BACK OF THE PANEL

FRONT VIEW

PANEL A

SIDE VIEW

TRIM PANEL E

USE BRACKET 1

BEND TABS
OUTWARD

1990-97 Mazda Miata

Radio Removal:

1. Open the center console
storage opening and extract
the two screws from this location.

2. Pull out the ashtray and remove the
single screw from this location.

3. Remove one screw from each side of
center console (two screws total), located
along front portion of console.

4. Take off the shift knob and remove
the center console from the car.

5. Extract the single screw from the lower
left side of the radio console.

6. Carefully pop out the air vents, gently pry at each side to release the spring type securing clips.

7. Remove one screw from behind each vent location (two screws total).

8. Remove the radio console trim panel.

9. Extract the four screws securing the factory radio to the dash. Pull the unit out of the cavity, disconnect all connectors,
then remove the radio.

USE
BRACKET R
WITH HOLE 1

PANEL A

USE BRACKET S WITH HOLE 1

TOP VIEW

USE BRACKET S
WITH HOLE 1

PANEL B

USE BRACKET A
WITH HOLE 6

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

CUT

USE BRACKET A WITH HOLE 6

Radio Removal:

1. Remove ashtray, then remove one 10mm

hex head screw from behind.

2. Remove two Phillips head sheet

metal screws from each side
of console.

3. Pull console away from mounting

position and disconnect four
electrical plugs.

4. Radio is secured to console from

behind. Remove four Phillips head sheet
metal screws which secure radio/bracket assembly to console
shell and two from above radio. Slide radio assembly out of console shell.

CAUTION:

REAR SUPPORT AVAILABLE
SEPARATELY. REAR SUPPORTING
THE RADIO ADDS TO THE
INSTALLATIONS STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY.

USE BRACKET R
WITH HOLE 1

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

1988-92 Mazda MX-6 (Coupe)
1988-92 Mazda 626 (Sedan)

Radio Removal:

1. Remove ashtray and pocket. (Pocket slides out.)

2. Remove four Phillips head sheet metal screws securing
the radio trimpanel, two from the ashtray location and
two from the pocket location.

3. Carefully, remove the radio trimpanel, disconnect the
illumination light, the lighter plug, then
remove the trimpanel.

4. Remove four Phillips head sheet metal screws securing
the radio/EQ, pull radio out, disconnect antenna lead,
wire harnesses, then remove radio.

PANEL A

SIDE VIEW

USE BRACKET 5

USE BRACKET 3 WITH SPACER

USE BRACKET 5

FRONT VIEW

TRIM PANEL E

CUT OFF AT THE SECOND CUT LINE FROM TOP.
CUTLINES ARE ON THE BACK OF PANEL

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

1986-92 Mazda RX-7

Radio Removal:

1. Carefully, pry up on the shifter
trimplate to release snap clips
and move trim towards rear
of car.

2. Remove ashtray and extract
two screws from behind the
ashtray.

3. Gently, pull bottom of radio trimpanel
away from dash.

4. Reach behind right lower corner of the
trim panel and disconnect the slip-on
terminal and the twist-type light socket
from the cigarette lighter.

5. Gently, pull bottom of the ventilation duct
trim away from the dash to access metal
clips which are located on each side of the
duct. Insert a thin metal strip (feeler gauge,
metal ruler, etc.) along each side of the trim
to release the clips.

6. Remove two screws from behind the duct
trim at the top of the radio trimpanel.
Carefully (evenly) pull the radio trimpanel
away from the dash to release the metal
clips and remove the radio trim.

7. Remove four screws which secure radio to dash, slide radio out of dash cavity, disconnect wiring harness and antenna
lead. Remove radio.

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

1984-85 Mazda RX-7 (Coupe)

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

Radio Removal:

1. Using panel removal tool, carefully pry up on

edges of trimpiece which covers
shift lever to release snapclips, lift
trimpiece up and rotate trim 90
degrees.

2. Remove two Phillips head sheet metal screws

from bottom of radio trimpanel.

3. Remove two air-conditioning control knobs, then

remove two shaftnuts from air-conditioning shafts.

4. Remove radio trimpanel.

5. Remove four Phillips head sheet metal screws

which secure radio equalizer assembly to dashboard,
then slide radio assembly out of dash.

6. Disconnect power antenna, speaker and all electrical

connections, then remove radio.

USE BRACKET 4
WITH SPACER

USE BRACKET A HOLE 4

PANEL A

PANEL B

CUT

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

USE BRACKET 4 WITH SPACER

BRACKET G
HOLE 4

BRACKET C
HOLE 7 WITH SPACER

BRACKET B
HOLE 7 WITH SPACER

PANEL A

BRACKET C
HOLE 7 WITH
SPACER

TOP VIEW

BRACKET B
HOLE 7 WITH
SPACER

FRONT VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

CUT

CUT

PANEL B

BRACKET G
HOLE 4

BRACKET F
HOLE 4

BRACKET F
HOLE 4

DIN RADIO INSTALLATION (DETACHABLE FACE/PULLOUT)

Before installing a DIN radio, the shaft support sections of panel A or C need to
be removed. Remove the front panel shaft sections as shown. Following the
cut lines with side cutters, an X-acto knife, a hacksaw blade or wire cutters
and cut out the two sections. Use caution with sharp tools
and cut away from yourself. Insert the DIN radio’s mounting
sleeve and bend the tabs as shown.

MOUNTING THE RADIO

RADIO’S
SUPPLIED
TRIMPLATE

DIN RADIO

MOUNTING
PANELS A & B

RADIO SLEEVE

CUT BRACES OUT

REAR SUPPORT STRAP

DIN CUT LINES
(REAR VIEW OF KIT)

1986-93 Mazda B2000

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

SIDE VIEW

CUT

FRONT VIEW

PANEL B

PANEL A

USE BRACKET 4

CUT

BRACKET F
USE HOLE 5

USE
BRACKET 4

BRACKET G USE HOLE 6

1989-95 Mazda MPV (Van)

Radio Removal:

1. Remove the ashtray, then extract two screws
from this location.

2. Carefully release the trim panel fasteners and
pull back the trim panel, disconnect the lighter
connectors and remove the trim.

3. Extract four screws securing the radio to the
dash - two located at the top and two at the
bottom.

4. Pull the radio out of the cavity, disconnect the
wire harness, then remove the radio.

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

CUT OFF AT THE SECOND CUT LINE FROM THE TOP.
CUTLINES ARE ON THE BACK OF THE PANEL

FRONT VIEW

PANEL A

SIDE VIEW

TRIM PANEL E

USE BRACKET 1

BEND TABS
OUTWARD

1990-97 Mazda Miata

Radio Removal:

1. Open the center console
storage opening and extract
the two screws from this location.

2. Pull out the ashtray and remove the
single screw from this location.

3. Remove one screw from each side of
center console (two screws total), located
along front portion of console.

4. Take off the shift knob and remove
the center console from the car.

5. Extract the single screw from the lower
left side of the radio console.

6. Carefully pop out the air vents, gently pry at each side to release the spring type securing clips.

7. Remove one screw from behind each vent location (two screws total).

8. Remove the radio console trim panel.

9. Extract the four screws securing the factory radio to the dash. Pull the unit out of the cavity, disconnect all connectors,
then remove the radio.

USE
BRACKET R
WITH HOLE 1

PANEL A

USE BRACKET S WITH HOLE 1

TOP VIEW

USE BRACKET S
WITH HOLE 1

PANEL B

USE BRACKET A
WITH HOLE 6

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

CUT

USE BRACKET A WITH HOLE 6

Radio Removal:

1. Remove ashtray, then remove one 10mm

hex head screw from behind.

2. Remove two Phillips head sheet

metal screws from each side
of console.

3. Pull console away from mounting

position and disconnect four
electrical plugs.

4. Radio is secured to console from

behind. Remove four Phillips head sheet
metal screws which secure radio/bracket assembly to console
shell and two from above radio. Slide radio assembly out of console shell.

CAUTION:

REAR SUPPORT AVAILABLE
SEPARATELY. REAR SUPPORTING
THE RADIO ADDS TO THE
INSTALLATIONS STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY.

USE BRACKET R
WITH HOLE 1

USE THE SHADED BRACKETS & THE INDICATED HOLE LOCATIONS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.

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