Vehicle Interior, Center
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the rear console panel. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the rear cooler duct. (See REAR COOLER DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect the connector while holding the keyless antenna, otherwise the keyless antenna bracket could be damaged.
- Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
- Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
- Remove the keyless antenna from the keyless antenna bracket.
- Remove the keyless antenna bracket.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.