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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plates
    G01144889Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the two front door scuff plates.
    1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the two front door scuff plates.
      Fig 2: Removing A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
      G01144890Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Remove the two pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
      G01144891Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors located by the LH cowl.
    Fig 4: Removing Hood Latch Bolts
    G01144892Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the hood latch release handle aside.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Position the hood latch release handle aside.
      Fig 5: Removing Utility Compartment
      G01144893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the utility compartment.
    1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the utility compartment.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
        Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
        G01144894Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
    • Release the upper clips and rotate the cover outward to release the lower pivot retainers.
      Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Lower Cover
      G01144895Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the steering column lower cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the steering column lower cover.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Shift Cable
      G01144896Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped, disconnect the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the retaining bracket.
      Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Coupler Access Cover
      G01144897Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering column coupler access cover.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Steering Column Coupler
    G01144898Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the steering column coupler.
    1. Remove the steering column coupler bolt and nut.
    2. Disconnect the steering column coupler.
      Fig 11: Removing Cover Panel
      G01144899Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the cover panel.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    2. Release the retaining clip.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
      G01144900Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G01144901Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G01144902Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Removing Four Instrument Panel Center Brace Bolts
    G01144903Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the four instrument panel center brace bolts.
  17. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness Connector
    G01144904Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 17: Closing Glove Compartment
    G01144905Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Close the glove compartment.
    1. Press the release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment.
      Fig 18: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors At The Blower Motor
      G01144906Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the blower motor.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Antenna Cable In-Line Connector
    G01144907Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect the antenna cable in-line connector.
    Fig 20: Opening The Four A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers
    G01144908Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.
    Fig 21: Removing The Two A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
    G01144909Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
      Fig 22: Removing The Two Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
      G01144910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the two windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 23: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Cover
    G01144911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the instrument panel cowl top cover.
    Fig 24: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
    G01144912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolt.
  27. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  .
    Fig 25: Removing Instrument Panel Nut
    G01144913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Through the instrument cluster opening, remove the instrument panel nut.
    Fig 26: Removing Two Instrument Panel Finish End Panels
    G01144914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the two instrument panel finish end panels.
    Fig 27: Removing Four Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
    G01144915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the four instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    NOTE:
    • This step requires an assistant.
  31. Remove the instrument panel.
  32. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If necessary, transfer components.
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