What steps are involved in removing dash panels to access electrical and electronic components on Mazda 3?

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Removal of different dash panels also allows access to electrical and electronic parts including the instrument cluster, audio unit, heater and air conditioning control unit and a range of switches mounted on instrument panels. In order to remove the complete instrument panel, all the dash panels have to be removed to reach the mounting bolts. Start by removing the cable between the negative battery terminal. The scuff plate is easy to remove, and it can be replaced in the reverse order. With the kick panel, take out the plastic pin-type fastener, push the top forward to remove the clip and install in the reverse. On driver side lower trim panel, take off the hood release handle and screw, tear away the panel, take off electrical connectors and put back in the order. On the passenger side of 2010 and subsequent models, the scuff plate and kick panel are to be removed, then the undercover mounting fasteners, the glove box door, and the trim panel are to be removed by unscrewing clips and guides and replacement. Beginning at the left end of the ornamental decorative trim panel, pry it carefully up and in the case of 2010 and later models, take a screw out of the background of the end panel on the passenger side. Installation The glove box has a panel, the trim panel, which is removed in a reverse order. In the case of the center trim panel, loosen screws and the decorative trim panel and remove the center trim panel, undo the electrical connector of the hazard switch and re-install in the same order. On the side center trim panel of the 2010 and later models, the instrument cluster and center trim panel are removed, then the center trim can be pried out of the bottom to the top, and then installed back in the same manner. In case of top dash pieces of 2009 models and above, take off the A-pillar trim piece, instrument cluster trim piece, and upper piece trim piece assembly screws, and disconnect the clips to remove and reattach. On 2010 models, detach the instrument cluster, center trim panel, and side center trim panel and lift the main trim panel using the corners and un-hook electrical connectors on Bose-equipped models and then reinstall. To remove the knee bolster of the 2010 and the subsequent models, simply take out the lower panel of the trim of the driver side, the center console and knee bolster mounting bolts, and reassemble in the same order. Lastly, in 2010 and later models with left or right dash end trim panels, the left or right dash end trim panel needs to be carefully removed and installed in the reverse order.

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Mazda 3 Upper Dash Panel Part Number: BDTS-53-500B

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: GMD9-53-400

Mazda 3 Upper Dash Panel Part Number: BJS7-53-500D

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: GME1-53-400

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: BBM4-53-400C

Mazda 3 Dash Panel Part Number: GHR4-53-400F

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: BCJH-53-400A

Mazda 3 Dash Panel Part Number: BCJK-53-400A

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: BBM3-53-400A

Mazda 3 Upper Dash Panel Part Number: BHR1-53-500D

Mazda 3 Lower Dash Panel Part Number: BPY0-53-4A0B

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