Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Lowering Glove Compartment
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Lower the glove compartment.
1. Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while pulling downward on the glove compartment.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Climate Control Cable
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Disconnect the climate control cable.
1. Position the locator pin.
2. Release the locking tab.
3. Disconnect the climate control cable from the blend door shaft.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
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Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.