Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .
Remove the lower panel. See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the knee bolster. See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the side wall. See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Check if the vehicle has the installation bolt or not at the position shown in the figure from the underside of the driver seat
- If the installation bolt is equipped, remove it.
CAUTION: The center panel unit may be damaged if it is pulled out with the installation bolt installed. Verify that the installation bolt is removed before pulling out the center panel unit.

Fig 1: Installation Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove in the order indicated in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Panel Unit Assembly

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When installing the center panel unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna feeder are not caught between the unit and dashboard. If the wiring harness or the antenna feeder is caught between the unit and dashboard, it may cause malfunctions.