Front Console Box Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
3. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Pull the front console box in the direction of the arrow (1) and remove it while detaching clips A.

Fig 1: Front Console Box
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.