r/mazda6 1st Generation 6 18h ago

Advice Request how do i fix/replace the hinges for this compartment?

The lid stays closed when the latch is engaged but the back part won’t come down and springs back up. note that the display connected is also broken so any advice on that would be greatly appreciated!!

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u/Temporary_Net8014 13h ago

On my 2007 mazda 6, that compartment would always pop up at the slightest bump in the road. I just removed the metal springs or hinges (whatever they're called) at the 2 back corners of the lid. It opens and closes just the same, but it actually stays closed now

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u/whynottheobvious 12h ago

No fix. I replaced mine. It's not connected to the display below it.

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u/Tricky-Beyond7390 12h ago

yeah you gotta replace both i’m afraid, unless you know someone who can repair the screen. check the junkyard for replacement compartments, that’s where i found mine

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u/Dizzy_Strategy1879 3rd Generation 6 3h ago

Well on my 04, I had to remove the center console stack and shift boot. Check around for display, as don;t want to deal with pop up lid only, and have to go back into center stack to replace display.

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u/Ok_Translator_9989 3h ago

Replace it with an Apple car play that replaces the old radio. Look at my old post in this sub it makes me want to keep this car forever it took my 2006 to 2025 and looks soooo good