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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Rear Heat Duct Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Rear Heat Duct Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Inner scuff plate (See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Ashtray illumination bulb (See ASHTRAY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Seat belt rail (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Floor covering (See FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Removal/Installation Order For Rear Heat Duct
    G01346059Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Heat Duct
    G01346060Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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