Center Panel Upper Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When using a fastener remover, always make sure that it does not interfere with the car navigation or audio units. Affix protective tape along the shaded area shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the car navigation or audio units.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Areas On Center Panel
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the arrow in the figure, slide it to remove the hook A and clips B, and raise the front side of the center panel upper.

Fig 2: Position Of Inserting Fastener
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Pull the center panel upper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching clips C.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Center Panel Upper
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Disconnect the center speaker connector.
Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.
Disconnect the information display connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.