Console Lid Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Move the console panel in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and detach the clips from the rear console.

Fig 1: Moving Console Panel
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Remove the console panel from the rear console.
Open the console lid and remove the screws.

Fig 2: Opening Console Lid
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Using the remover tool, detach tabs A and B shown in the figure from the console lid.

Fig 3: Detaching Tabs From Console Lid
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Remove the inner console lid from the console lid.
Install in the reverse order of removal.