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Microphone Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front map light. (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pressing the microphone tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, pull the microphone in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the microphone tabs from the map light.
    Fig 1: Pressing Microphone Tabs
    G11426088Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pulling the microphone tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the microphone in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the microphone tab from the map light.
    Fig 2: Pulling Microphone Tab
    G11426089Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the microphone.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.