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Dashboard Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Removal Order Of Dashboard With Torque Specification
    G03703222Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.
  4. Remove the dashboard.
  5. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.