Meter Hood Removal/Installation

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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 switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
With the fastener base held by a finger, rotate the fastener axle counterclockwise and pull out it using a flathead screwdriver.

Fig 1: Rotating Fastener Axle Counterclockwise
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- To prevent the axle from pulling out, do not apply force in the direction which presses the axle upward when rotating the fastener axle.
Fig 2: Caution For Do Not Apply Force Which Presses Axle Upward
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
After creating clearance between the fastener base and the axle for inserting the flathead screwdriver, insert the flathead screwdriver into the base and the axle, pull out the axle while moving the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the fasteners.

Fig 3: Removing Fasteners
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the meter hood in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching the clips, pins.

Fig 4: Removing Meter Hood
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the start switch connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.