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Replacing Lens Component

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. 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 active driving display. (See ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the active driving display short-cord. (See ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 1: Active Driving Display And Screws
    G12237577Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the lens component in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below.
    Fig 2: Moving Lens Component
    G12237578Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the screw.
    Fig 3: Photo Sensor, Lens Component And Screw
    G12237579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull out the photo sensor wiring harnesses from the hooks.
    Fig 4: Photo Sensor, Lens Component, Photo Sensor Wiring Harness And Hook
    G12237580Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the photo sensor.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.