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Front Console Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Front Console
G09787962Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
    3. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove fasteners A.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Console Fasteners
    G09787963Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the front console in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while detaching clips A, clips B and hook C.
    Fig 3: Pulling Front Console
    G09787964Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front console in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Console
    G09787965Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.