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Accessory Socket Inspection: Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts.
    1. Upper panel. See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Decoration panel. See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    3. Shift knob (MTX). See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    4. Shift panel. See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    5. Center panel lower. See CENTER PANEL LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    6. Accessory socket (Front). See ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that there is continuity.
    • If the continuity cannot be verified, replace the accessory socket (Front).
      Fig 1: Connecting Tester
      G06201199Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.