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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2013MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMCENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONNOTES
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic Trans
Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation: Notes
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Notes
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
- Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the knee bolster. (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the installation bolt.CAUTION:
- The center panel unit may be damaged if it is pulled out with the installation bolt installed. Verify that the installation bolt is removed before pulling out the center panel unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.