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Resistor Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the resistor connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Resistor Connector
    G10910214Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Rotate the resistor (2) while pressing the tab (1).
    Fig 2: Rotating Resistor
    G10910215Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the resistor.
    Fig 3: Removing Resistor
    G10910216Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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