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Shift Panel Removal/Installation: MTX

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the shift lever knob. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
  3. To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Shift Panel (MTX)
    G12236502Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure below, move it in the direction of the arrow, and remove the clips.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Shift Panel
    G12236503Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Hold the shaded areas of the boot shown in the figure below, pull it in the direction of the arrow, and detach clips.
    Fig 3: Boot
    G12236504Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below, while detaching guides.
    Fig 4: Shift Panel
    G12236505Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the commander switch connector.
  8. Disconnect the electric parking brake switch connector.
  9. While pressing the tab in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure below, press it up in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the tabs from the shift panel.
    Fig 5: Detaching Tabs From Shift Panel
    G12236506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
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