Switch Panel Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. 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 console side panel. (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a remover tool, move the switch panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the figure, detach the clips, and remove the switch panel.
With commander switch

Fig 1: Removing Switch Panel Using Remover Tool (With Commander Switch)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Without commander switch

Fig 2: Removing Switch Panel Using Remover Tool (Without Commander Switch)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the commander switch connector. (With commander switch)
Disconnect the electric parking brake switch connector.
NOTE:
- When replacing the switch panel, remove the electric parking brake switch. (With commander switch) (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.