Dashboard Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
4. Remove the instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the console lower cover.
6. Remove the lower panel.
7. Remove the steering shaft. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
8. Remove the A-pillar trim. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
9. Remove the side panel.
10. Remove the front side trim. See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
11. Disconnect the antenna plug.
12. For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .
13. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Antenna Plug

    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
14. Remove the bolts.
    WARNING:

    • Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedure together with at least another person.
    CAUTION:

    • Removing the dashboard with the thermosensor of the front A/C unit connected can cause thermosensor damage. When removing the dashboard, verify that the thermosensor connector is disconnected.
    Fig 2: Removing Dashboard

    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
15. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle.
    1. Incline the dashboard slowly forward.
    2. Lift up the dashboard while it is inclined forward.
    3. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle through the passenger-side front door.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Installing Dashboard

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.