Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts
1. Upper panel. See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
2. Decoration panel. See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
3. Shift lever knob (MTX). See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM LOCATION INDEX .
4. Shift panel. See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
5. Center panel lower. See CENTER PANEL LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove in the order indicated in the table

Fig 1: Identifying Climate Control Unit Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the climate control unit connectors and remove the climate control unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.