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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIMDASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD

Dashboard Garnish Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Dashboard Garnish Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. A-pillar lower trim (driver's side) (See A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. A-pillar trim (driver's side) (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    11. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the screws.
  3. Pull the dashboard garnish outward and detach clips A.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Garnish And Screws
    G04861255Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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