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Airflow Mode Main Link Removal

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.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Airflow Mode Actuator Connector
    G11430217Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws.
  5. Remove the airflow mode actuator.
  6. Remove the airflow mode main link.
Fig 2: Removing Airflow Mode Main Link
G09075805Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.