Lower Column Cover

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
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. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
6. Upper column cover (See UPPER COLUMN COVER .)
Remove the screws.

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Lower the adjusting lever to the bottommost position.

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Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.

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Disconnect the notification and warning speaker connector. (with notification and warning speaker)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- When replacing the lower column cover, remove the notification and warning speaker (front). (with notification and warning speaker) (See NOTIFICATION AND WARNING SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)