Center Panel Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console.
Remove the screws.
Pull the center panel, then disengage clips A and B from the body.
Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector.

Fig 1: Removing Center Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.