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Accessory Socket Removal/Installation: 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 .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

    With keyless entry system 

    Fig 1: Identifying Center Panel Lower
    G06201194Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    With advanced keyless entry and push button start system 

    Fig 2: Identifying Center Panel Lower
    G06201195Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.