Console Lid Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
(1) Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (2) Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (3) Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (4) Shift lever knob (MTX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (6) Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (7) Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (8) Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (9) Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts and screws.

Fig 1: Rear Console Lid, Bracket, Bolts And Screws With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove rear console bracket No. 2.
Remove the screws.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Console Bracket No. 2 Screws
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Open the console lid.

Fig 3: Opening Console Lid
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the console lid in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, and detach the pins.
Remove the console lid in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.