2021 Mazda CX-3 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Center console tray (See CENTER CONSOLE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Shift bezel (See SHIFT BEZEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)
    6. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. CD player (See CD PLAYER REMOVAL .) (See CD PLAYER INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the cap tabs from the accessory socket.
    G13153345Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the accessory socket from the cap.
  5. While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the cap tabs from the front console.
    G13153346Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cap from the front console.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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