Cover Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inserting Tool Into Service Holes On Lower Module Bottom Surface

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Insert the SST into the service holes on the bottom surface of the lower module.
To remove the cover, push the SST in the direction shown by the arrow.