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Microphone Removal/Installation

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 front map light. (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pressing tabs A of the microphone in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure below using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, pull the microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure below to detach tabs A of the microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 1: Pressing Tabs A Of Microphone
    G12235130Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pulling tab B of the microphone in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure below, pull the microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure below to detach tab B of the microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 2: Pulling Tab B Of Microphone
    G12235131Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the microphone.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.