my new mp3

[brealmp3]

i just purchased my mp3, i'm near the charlotte area. i got a ? everyone's mp3 i look at on here has the black valve cover, mine doesn't, is this unusal??? and where can i get lots of info on it besides here, i'm new to mazda, i'm used to honda's!!

thankss

[Ceej]

Do many many searches BEFORE you ask questions.

Welcome.

[orangezoom]

Nice, post some pics and welcome to the forum

[jsahyoun]

That black valve cover is stock on every MP3 and MSP. IF you dont have one, you might wnat to look underneath your car to make sure you have racing beat sway bars as well.
YOU MAY HAVE BEEN SHEISTED.
Check it out, and let me know.

[Brian MP5T]

The MP3 is the original first true "Sport Compact" attempt for the Mazda family. Nice car and welcome.

[brealmp3]

how hard is it to take the dash out of the mp3's

[dominoy2k1]

it should have the mp3 cover, ask the owner where it be. also what kinda info you need? we can help you out...

[brealmp3]

removing the dash to put in a different cd player, how many screws are there and where are they at

[Brian MP5T]

Originally posted by brealmp3
how hard is it to take the dash out of the mp3's

Not hard, it's like a puzzle. Why would you want to?

[brealmp3]

i wanna put in a different cd player

[dominoy2k1]

you have to remove the cf looking thing around the center console. there should be like 4 screws...damn i cant remember its been a long time since i took it apart....

[brealmp3]

ok cool thanks

[ELEmental59437]

Originally posted by brealmp3
removing the dash to put in a different cd player, how many screws are there and where are they at

You dont need to remove the dash to change the CD player, on the Protege 5's I would not suggest removing the radio without removing the radio trim pieces because it is REALLY easy to scratch the trim. It may be different on the MP3 since it has an aftermarket radio to begin with. To remove the radio you will need the removal tools, you can get them at autozone or somewhere like that for pretty cheap, or construct your own out hd a bent hanger. Since I dont have the car I couldnt tell you much more then that.

How much did you pay for the car?

Welcome to the site!!!

[ELEmental59437]

Originally posted by dominoy2k1
you have to remove the cf looking thing around the center console. there should be like 4 screws...damn i cant remember its been a long time since i took it apart....

uhh, that doesnt even attached with screws.. its clipped in in about 8 places.. to remove it you can turn the air vents down, and pull it out gently. You then have to unattach the hazard light switch, the two AC control arms (accessable in each foot well, one behind the glove box and one under the drivers side dash near the center of the car). Once those are remove there are two electrical connections for the AC controls and then you can pull the whole panel out easy.

*****All thats is only IF you need to remove the trim, you dont need to usually on aftermarket radios, just remove any thin plastic piece around the kenwood HU, and insert the tools and pull the unit out. There should then be only two plugs to pull out. I dont know this for sure though, because I have never messed with an MP3, just aftermarket radios in other cars.

[dominoy2k1]

yeah i just clarified with him via IM

[brealmp3]

what do the ac control arms look like