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Shift Panel Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the selector lever knob. (AT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MT)
  4. To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the positions shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Positions
    G10954638Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Inserting Remover Tool Into Position
    G10954639Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Move the remover tool in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and detach clips A and B, and the hook from the rear console to secure a space for inserting the remover tool into the lower area of the shift panel component.
  7. Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Inserting Remover Tool Into Position
    G10954640Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. With the remover tool inserted, press the upper panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the shift panel component clip from the upper panel.
  9. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the hook from the rear console.
    Fig 4: Detaching Hook From Rear Console
    G10954641Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip from the rear console.
    Fig 5: Detaching Clip From Rear Console
    G10954642Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the hooks in the order of (1) and (2).
    Fig 6: Detaching Hooks
    G10954643Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Move the shift panel component in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the guides.
    Fig 7: Moving Shift Panel Component
    G10954644Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the indicator connector.
  14. Remove the shift panel component.
  15. Remove the console panel when replacing the shift panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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