Meter Hood Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the upper column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the meter hood in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), (3) while detaching the clips, pins and guides.
With Active Driving Display

Fig 1: Removing Meter Hood (With Active Driving Display)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Without Active Driving Display

Fig 2: Removing Meter Hood (Without Active Driving Display)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the start switch connector.
Remove the dashboard harness clip.
Install in the reverse order of removal.