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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Dashboard Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Dashboard Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
    7. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    WARNING:
    • Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person. 
      • Fig 1: Removing Dashboard (With Torque Specification)
      G04564439Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the dashboard.
  5. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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