Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the knee bolster. (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Center Panel Unit With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- When installing the center panel unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna feeder are not caught between the unit and dashboard. If the wiring harness or the antenna feeder is caught between the unit and dashboard, it may cause malfunctions.