Dashboard Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removal Order Of Dashboard
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
- Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Dashboard
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the dashboard.
Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
Install in the reverse order of removal.