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2023 Mazda CX-5 S

Commander Switch Removal/Installation

2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION Commander Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
  • The connectivity master unit (CMU) determines the presence/non-presence of the commander switch based on the communication condition between the commander switch and records it when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on) the first time after connecting the negative battery terminal.
  • If the commander switch is installed with the negative battery terminal connected and the connectivity master unit (CMU) recorded that there is no commander switch, the commander switch does not operate.
  • For the commander switch installation/removal, always disconnect the negative battery terminal, switch the ignition to ACC or ON (engine off or on) after the servicing is completed so that the connectivity master unit (CMU) records the presence/non-presence of the commander switch.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts.
    1. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Apply protective tape to the side of the volume dial.
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  4. Remove the felt from the commander switch. (With felt)
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  5. Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
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  6. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage the commander switch tab from the switch panel.
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  7. Move the commander switch in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.
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  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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