Vehicle interior, front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. 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 .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
5. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.

Fig 1: Locating Connector Keyless Antenna (Front)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tab from the instrument panel.

Fig 2: Detaching Keyless Antenna Bracket Tab From Instrument Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the keyless antenna from the instrument panel.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow
1. shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow
2. to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
Install in the reverse order of removal.