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Dashboard Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] , PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  4. Remove the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the console lower cover.
  6. Remove the lower panel.
  7. Remove the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the side panel.
  10. Remove the front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Disconnect the antenna plug.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Antenna Plug
    G03701309Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. (See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .) (See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION .)
  13. Disconnect the connectors.
  14. Remove the bolts.
    WARNING:
    • Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedure together with at least another person.
    CAUTION:
    • Removing the dashboard with the thermosensor of the front A/C unit connected can cause thermosensor damage. When removing the dashboard, verify that the thermosensor connector is disconnected.
    Fig 2: Removing Dashboard Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03701310Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle.
    1. Incline the dashboard slowly forward.
    2. Lift up the dashboard while it is inclined forward.
    3. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle through the passenger-side front door.
    Fig 3: Removing Dashboard
    G03701311Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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