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Meter Hood Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Center panel No. 2 (See CENTER PANEL No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Lower the steering wheel to the bottommost position.
  4. To prevent scratches or damage to the A-pillar trim, center panel No. 1 and the driver-side lower panel, apply protective tape to the position shown in the illustration.
    G14603034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. To prevent damage to the upper column cover, spread a cloth at the position shown in the illustration.
  6. Move the meter hood in the order of arrows (1), (2) and (3) shown in the illustration and detach the clips and hooks from the dashboard.
    G14603035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the meter hood.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.