Console Side Panel Removal/Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Center console tray (Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift bezel (Refer to SHIFT BEZEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Upper panel (Refer to UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Selector lever knob (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift panel (Refer to SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Pull the console side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips and hooks from the front console.
- Pull the console side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while releasing the rib.