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2000 Mazda MPV DXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Panel Light Control Switch Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver-side side panel.

Remove in the order indicated in the table/figure.

REMOVING/INSTALLING PANEL LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH ⁽¹⁾

Component/Step No.

Component Description

Panel light control switch (See PANEL LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL NOTE )

Connector

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Panel Light Control Switch

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.