Lower Panel Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Remove the following parts:
- Front scuff plate inner (driver's side)(See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front side trim (driver's side)(See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the screw.
- Pull the lower panel outward and detach clips A.
- Remove the lower panel.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.