Dashboard Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Console. See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Meter hood. See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
5. Column cover. See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
7. Steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
8. Combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
9. Lower panel. See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
10. Steering shaft. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
11. A-pillar trims. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
12. Front scuff plates. See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
13. Front side trims. See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
14. Side panels. See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL [L3, AJ]. ) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION [L3, AJ]. ) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]. )
Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Dashboard Assembly & Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull out the support pins from the body to remove the dashboard.
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.
Take the dashboard off from the driver-side door opening.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Dashboard Assembly Support Pins
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.