Center Panel Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front console.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect the connector.
Pull the center panel to disengage clips A and pins B from the dashboard.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Center Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.