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Lower Panel Removal/Installation (Us): Driver-side

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
    G13179476Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Driver-Side Lower Panel Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13179477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screw.
  6. Move the driver-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) and (4) shown in the figure, and remove the clips, hook, tab, and guide.
    G13179478Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13179479Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wiring harness clip.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: