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Knee Bolster Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Lower decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Knee Bolster Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11427969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the knee bolster in the order of arrows (1), (2) while detaching the hooks.
    G12187767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.