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Microphone Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. 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 tabs of the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, pull the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach tabs of the voice recognition microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 1: Pressing Tabs Of Voice Recognition Microphone
    G11431031Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pulling tab of the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach tab of the voice recognition microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 2: Pulling Tab Of Voice Recognition Microphone
    G11431032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the microphone.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.