2011 Mazda 6 s Touring PlusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DSC Off Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (driver-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (driver-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Decoration panel (driver-side) (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Lower panel (driver-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Press the tabs.
  3. Remove the DSC OFF switch.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: DSC OFF Switch And Lower Panel With Tabs
G06205595Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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