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Coil Antenna Removal/Installation

NOTE:
  • Do not remove the coil antenna unless you are replacing it.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Scuff plate (Driver's side) (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front side trim (Driver's side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the coil antenna connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coil Antenna
    G04323577Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Detach the steering lock tabs from the holes on the coil antenna.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.