Meter Hood Removal/Installation

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Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (Driver's side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Detach the fit of the meter hood rubber from the upper column cover.
Pull the meter hood outward and detach the tabs A and locator pins B.
Remove the meter hood.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Meter Hood
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Revised 3/2004 (Ref. No. R012/04)