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Hazard Warning Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the decoration panel. (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. While pressing the hazard warning switch hooks in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the hazard warning switch in the direction of arrow (2), and disconnect the hazard warning switch hooks from the decoration panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Hazard Warning Switch Hooks And Decoration Panel
    G11449528Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hazard warning switch.
    Fig 2: Removing Hazard Warning Switch
    G11449529Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.