Dashboard Removal/Installation: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait the one minute.
Remove the following parts:
1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Inner scuff plate (See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Knee bolster (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Center panel unit (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. A-pillartrim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. TCM (AT) (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
14. A/C amplifier (See A/C AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .) (See A/C AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] .)
15. Auto light unit (See AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Door lock timer unit (See DOOR LOCK CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Dashboard Nuts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 2: Dashboard Nuts And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy 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.
Remove the dashboard.
Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
Install in the reverse order of removal.