Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How to remove the dash panels and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal to access electrical components on Mazda 6?

Accepted Answer

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Removing various dash panels provides access to electrical and electronic components such as the instrument cluster, audio unit, heater and air conditioning control unit, and various instrument panel-mounted switches. To remove the entire instrument panel, all of the dash panels must be removed to access the instrument panel mounting bolts. Carefully pry off the left or right dash end trim panel, and installation is the reverse of removal. For the instrument cluster trim panel, remove the steering column covers, and on later models, remove the knee bolster trim panel. On earlier models, remove the instrument cluster trim panel mounting screws, then pull the cluster trim panel to the rear to disengage the two retaining clips located at the lower corners. Ensure that the two lower retaining clips snap into place before installing the two upper screws during reinstallation. To detach the instrument cluster hood panel from its mounting clips, work your way around the outside of the hood panel, carefully prying loose the clips with a suitable trim removal tool, then pull the panel forward to disconnect the rubber strip to the upper steering column cover. For the center trim panel on earlier models, remove the glove box, center console, and center trim panel mounting screws, then remove the A/C and heater unit dials and the mounting screws, followed by the retaining bolt from each side of the unit. Carefully pry around the edges of the center panel and pull it out, disconnecting the electrical connectors from the radio and the heater and air conditioning control unit. For later models, note that the center trim panel and center console outer panel are one piece, and be sure to pry all the clips up around the perimeter before attempting removal. For the upper trim panel, carefully pry around the edges to disengage the clips, then pull the center panel forward to disconnect the center speaker, hazard switch, and information display connectors. For the lower trim panel, remove the upper trim panel, shift knob, and console shift indicator panel, then carefully pry the panel forward to disengage the clips and remove it, disconnecting any electrical connectors. For the upper storage bin on earlier models, remove the center trim panel, then remove the upper storage bin retaining screws, disengage the storage bin mounting clips, and remove the upper storage bin. For the knee bolster trim panel and knee bolster on later models, remove the weather strip sill panel and kick panel, then remove the instrument cluster hood panel, hood release lever, and screws from the panel, carefully prying it to disengage the clips. Remove the fasteners securing the knee bolster, with installation being the reverse of removal. For the glove box on earlier models, disengage the damper clip, grasp the hinge areas, push in to disengage the hinge pins, and remove the glove box, with installation being the reverse of removal. For later models, open the glove box, squeeze the strut locking tabs together, slide the strut off, squeeze the glove box stops in, and allow it to come down enough to disengage it from the lower panel before removal, with installation being the reverse of removal.

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Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: TN39-53-400A

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: TK48-53-400

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

Mazda Upper Dash Panel Part Number: FF14-53-510A

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

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

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

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

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: KB8A-53-400

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

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: CE13-53-400B

Mazda Dash Panel Part Number: DN4E-53-400B

Mazda Dash Panel Part Number: GRF9-53-400A

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: CC29-53-400C

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Mazda Dash Panel Part Number: DF71-53-400E

Mazda Dash Panel Part Number: GRF9-53-400B

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: NA1J-53-400D

Mazda Lower Dash Panel Part Number: NA1L-53-400D

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