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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts: Glove compartment. See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S30049843992008062500000) ). Console. See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S36891767012008062500000) ). Meter hood. See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S03618801502008062500000) ). Instrument cluster. See «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288744-S01836666332008062500000) ) Column cover. See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S02237188592008062500000) ). Driver-side air bag module. See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288735-S37348545342008062500000) ) Steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288741-S07869274042008062500000) ) Combination switch. See «COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288774-S14253508222008062500000) ) Lower panel. See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S38536554682008062500000) ). Steering shaft. See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288741-S07869274042008062500000) ) A-pillar trims. See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S42921432562008062500000) ). Front scuff plates. See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S10089043242008062500000) ). Front side trims. See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S15216966322008062500000) ). Side panels. See «SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S26240636962008062500000) ).
- For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. (See «CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL [L3, AJ].»(ref-288779-S31478408762008062500000) ) (See «CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION [L3, AJ].»(ref-288779-S12596401212008062500000) )
- Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.
- Remove the bolts.
- Pull out the support pins from the body to remove the dashboard. WARNING: Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedures together with at least another person.
- Take the dashboard off from the driver-side door opening.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 5
- Remove the following parts: Passenger-side air bag module. See «PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288735-S02650374522008062500000) ) Ventilator grilles Center panel unit. See «CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288740-S22044634672008062500000) ) LCD unit (vehicles with car-navigation system). See «LCD UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288740-S37388751342008062500000) ) Center box (vehicles without car-navigation system). See «CENTER BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24238795672008062500000) ). Climate control unit. See «CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL [L3, AJ].»(ref-288779-S31478408762008062500000) )
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Scheme 6
- Detach the fitting parts of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.
- Remove the upper column cover.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the lower column cover.
- Remove the ignition key illumination.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 7
- Remove the hood release lever. (See «HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EXCEPT L3 WITH TC].»(ref-288739-S30418415192008062500000) )
- Remove the screws.
- Pull the lower panel outward, disengage clips A and tabs B from the dashboard, and remove the lower panel.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 8
- Disengage clips using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
- Pull the side panel outward, then disengage tabs from dashboard, and remove the side panel.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 9
- Remove the screws.
- Pull the meter hood outward, then detach the column cover.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Remove the damper clip.
- Bend the stoppers inward to remove.
- Open the glove compartment lid until it is completely horizontal and remove the clips by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 12
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the center panel unit. (See «CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288740-S22044634672008062500000) )
- Remove the screws.
- Pull the center box outward, then disengage the tabs.
- Disconnect the information display connector.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 13
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- For MTX vehicle, remove the shift lever knob.
- Remove the panel No.1 using a tape-wrapped screwdriver.
- Remove the panel No.2 using a tape-wrapped screwdriver, disconnect the cigarette lighter connector, and remove the front ashtray illumination.
- Rotate the wiring harness clip installed on the cradle 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure and pull it out. (with car-navigation system)
- Disconnect the cradle connector.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the seat warmer switch. (See «SEAT WARMER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288736-S32751963612008062500000) )
- Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
- Remove the console.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 14
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Pull the A-pillar trim shown in the figure in the direction of the arrow, raise clip B from its grommet together with the A-pillar trim, and remove clips at the same time.
- Slide the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the A-pillar trim from clip B.
- Rotate and pull clip B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until it is no longer loose, and feels tight.
- Pull clip B and remove it from the grommet.
- Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the body and the grommet.
- Press the tabs and remove the grommet.
- Install the new grommet to the body.
- Install the new clip B to the A-pillar trim.
- Install the A-pillar trim.
Scheme 19
- Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S10089043242008062500000) ).
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Pull the front side trim outward, disengage clip A and the stud bolt, then remove the front side trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 20
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the rear side seat. (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SPORT SEDAN].»(ref-288736-S39377281242008062500000) ) (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MAZDASPEED6].»(ref-288736-S38234516022008062500000) )
- Remove the fastener.
- Pull the tire house trim outward, disengage clips A from the body, and remove the tire house trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 21
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Pull the tire house trim toward you, then disengage clip B from the body and clip A, hooks C, D from the trunk side trim.
- Remove the tire house trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 22
- Remove the high-mount brake light.
- Fold down the rear seat back.
- Remove the fasteners.
- Pull the rear package trim upward, then disengage the clips from the body.
- Disengage the tabs, then remove the rear package trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 23
- Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S10089043242008062500000) ).
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Pull the area marked A, then remove one side of the B-pillar lower trim.
- Pull the B-pillar lower trim, then remove the pin from the body.
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 24
- Remove the following parts: Remove the upper anchor of the front seat belt. (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-288742-S36285068912008062500000) ) Front scuff plate. See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S10089043242008062500000) ). Rear scuff plate. See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ). B-pillar lower trim. See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S32400011912008062500000) ).
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Pull the B-pillar upper trim outward, then tab a disengage clip B and pin C from the body.
- Disengage tab A from the body, then remove B-pillar upper trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 25
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the rear side seat. (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SPORT SEDAN].»(ref-288736-S39377281242008062500000) )
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Remove the cap using a fastener remover, and remove the bolt (with curtain air bag system).
- Disengage clips A and pin B using a fastener remover.
- Pull the C-pillar trim outward, then disengage the tab from the body.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 26
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S11822386052008062500000) ).
- Turn the seaming welt over.
- Remove the cap using a fastener remover the bolt, (with curtain air bag system)
- Disengage clips A and pin B using a fastener remover.
- Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage the hook from the body.
- Remove the rear center seat belt tongue from the C-pillar trim. (LH only)
- Remove the C-pillar trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 27
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]»(ref-288737-S31831987182008062500000) ).
- Turn the seaming welt over.
- Remove the fastener.
- Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage the clip A and pin B from the body.
- Remove the hook from the body, then remove the C-pillar trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 28
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]»(ref-288737-S31831987182008062500000) ).
- Pull the D-pillar trim forward, then disengage the clips A and pin B from the body.
- Remove the hook from the body, then remove the D-pillar trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 29
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]»(ref-288737-S31831987182008062500000) ).
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the tonneau cover anchor.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 30
- Pull the front scuff plate upward, disengage clips B, pins C, D and tabs E from the body, and remove the front scuff plate.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 31
- Pull the rear scuff plate upward, then disengage clips A, pins B, and tabs C from the body, and remove the rear scuff plate.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 32
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Pull the inner garnish outward and detach clips A and pins B.
- Remove the inner garnish.
- Disconnect the front tweeter connector.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 33
- Remove the fasteners.
- Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage clips A, pins B, and the tabs.
- Remove the trunk end trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 34
- Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage clips A, pins B, and hooks.
- Remove the trunk end trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 35
- Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage clips A and pins B from the body.
- Remove the trunk end trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 36
- Remove the following parts: Trunk end trim. See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S40548406812008062500000) ). Rear scuff plate. See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ). Tire house trim. See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ). Trunk side upper trim. See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]»(ref-288737-S31831987182008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side trim cover.
- Remove the cargo hooks.
- Remove the fasteners.
- Pull the trunk side trim toward you, then disengage clips A from the body.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 37
- Remove the trunk end trim. (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S40548406812008062500000) ).
- Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk side trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Scheme 39
- Remove the following parts: Trunk end trim. See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S40548406812008062500000) ). Rear scuff plate. See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ). Tire house trim. See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ). Trunk side upper trim. See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]»(ref-288737-S31831987182008062500000) ).
- Remove the trunk side trim cover.
- Remove the cargo hooks.
- Remove the fasteners.
- Pull the trunk side trim toward you, then disengage clips A from the body.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 40
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (LH only)
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the cargo compartment light, (LH only). See «CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].»(ref-288774-S29718690972008062500000) )
- Remove the rear seat remote lever.
- Remove the screw.
- Pull the trunk side upper trim toward you, then disengage clips A from the body.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 41
- Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S23794421762008062500000) ).
- Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S24422842242008062500000) ).
- Remove the rear seat remote lever.
- Remove the cargo hooks.
- Remove the screw.
- Pull the trunk side upper trim toward you, then remove the hooks A, C, D, F and clips B, pin E from the body.
- Remove the trunk side upper trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 42
Scheme 43
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Open the cap using a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
- Remove the inner handle cover.
- Disconnect the door lock switch connector.
- Remove the inner garnish.
- Remove the cover, then remove screw A.
- Remove the lens cover, then remove screw.
- Disengage clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
- Pull the front door trim upward, then disengage tabs B from the front door.
- Disconnect the power door mirror switch connector and the power window main switch connector.
- Remove the courtesy light.
- Remove the front door trim.
- Remove the switch panel from the front door trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 44
Scheme 45
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the inner garnish. (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-288737-S32261118642008062500000) ).
- Open the cap using a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
- Remove the inner handle cover.
- Disconnect the door lock switch connector.
- Remove the cover, then remove screw A.
- Remove the lens cover, then remove screw.
- Disengage clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
- Pull the front door trim upward, then disengage tabs B from the front door.
- Disconnect the power window sub-switch connector.
- Remove the courtesy light.
- Remove the front door trim.
- Remove the switch panel from the front door trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 46
Scheme 47
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Open the cap using a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
- Remove the inner handle cover.
- Remove the cover, then remove screws.
- Disengage clips A from the rear door using a fastener remover.
- Pull the rear door trim upward, then disengage tabs B from the rear door.
- Disconnect the power window sub-switch connector.
- Remove the rear door trim.
- Remove the switch panel from the rear door trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 48
- Remove the fasteners.
- Remove the partition board.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 49
- Pull the liftgate upper trim toward you, then disengage clips A, and pin B from the body.
- Remove the liftgate upper trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.