Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
   4. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket.
   Fig 1: Identifying Center Accessory Socket Service Holes

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the cap tab from the socket.
   Fig 2: Detaching Cap Tab From Socket

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Pull the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.
   Fig 3: Removing Center Accessory Socket

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the cap tabs from the rear console
   Fig 4: Detaching Cap Tabs From Rear Console

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Remove the cap.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

2016 - CX-5 - Body and Accessories