Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R] .)
6. Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Center Panel Unit Components Location With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- If the wiring harness or the antenna feeder is caught between the center panel unit and dashboard, it could cause a malfunction. When installing the center panel unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna feeders are not caught between the center panel unit and dashboard.