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Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the console-up. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tabs and center accessory socket.
    G13179877Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, and press the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the socket.
    G13179878Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.
    G13179879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the console-up.
    G13179880Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the cap.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.