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Dashboard Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module if equipped. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  2. Remove the combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the installation bolts then shift the assembled steering shaft in the dashboard. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the console. See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  6. Remove the glove compartment.
  7. Remove the lower panel.
  8. Remove the hood release cable installation nut.
  9. Remove the side wall.
  10. Remove the A-pillar trim. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  11. Remove the side panel.
  12. Disconnect the antenna plug.
  13. For vehicles equipped with the semi-logic type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the heater unit. See A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL .
  14. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Locating Connectors
    G01186341Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolts
    G01186342Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle.
WARNING: Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedures together with at least another person.
  1. Incline the dashboard slowly forward.
    Fig 3: Removing Dashboard
    G01186343Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift up the dashboard while it is inclined forward.
  3. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle through the passenger-side front door.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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