Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 425 (INTERIOR TRIM)DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Dashboard Removal/Installation
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Dashboard Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] , PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
- Remove the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the console lower cover.
- Remove the lower panel.
- Remove the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the side panel.
- Remove the front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the antenna plug.
- For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. (See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .) (See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the connectors.
- Remove the bolts.WARNING:
- Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedure together with at least another person.
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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.