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Dashboard Side Cover Removal/Installation: Driver-side

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    6. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
    G13179400Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Move the dashboard side cover in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and remove it while detaching the clips and guide.
    G13179401Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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