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Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Intake Actuator
    G10953250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the bracket.
  5. Remove the clip.
  6. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Detaching Clip Tabs From Bracket
    G10953251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the screws.
  8. Remove the air intake actuator.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.