Center Box Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the center panel module.
Remove the screws.
Pull the center box outward, then disengage the tabs.
Disconnect the information display connector.

Fig 1: Removing Center Box And Disconnecting Information Display Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.