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Front Console Ambient Light Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • The front console ambient light is integrated with the decoration plate as a single unit.
  • When replacing the front console ambient light, replace the decoration plate.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Commander switch (See COMMANDER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Electric parking brake switch (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Pressing Clip Tabs
    G11435098Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip from the front console.
  5. Remove the decoration plate.
Fig 2: Removing Decoration Plate
G11435099Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.