1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper column cover in the direction of arrow (1).

3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. Remove hooks D from the meter hood.
CAUTION:
If the cover of the meter hood is deformed, it may not return to its original condition. When removing the cover of the meter hood, detach hooks D one by one from the upper column cover.

5. Pull up the steering wheel.
6. Remove screws E.

7. Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4), (5) set the adjusting lever aside while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Panel Removal/Installation
D Pillar Trim Removal/InstallationOwner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
• Brake ...
Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...
Lumber Support Motor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...