Lower Panel Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Lower Panel Removal/Installation
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  1. Pull the upper side of lower panel downward, then disengage clips A and pins B from the dashboard.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Panel Clips & Hooks
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  2. Pull the lower panel toward you, then disengage hooks C from the dashboard, and remove the lower panel.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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