Vehicle Interior, Front (With Advanced Keyless Entry System)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
While pressing the keyless antenna bracket tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket tabs from the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Detaching Keyless Antenna Bracket Tabs From Instrument Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector from the keyless antenna.

Fig 2: Keyless Antenna Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Keyless Antenna
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the keyless antenna bracket tab, and pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
Remove the keyless antenna bracket from the keyless antenna.
Install in the reverse order of removal.