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/InstallationFront Body Control Module (Fbcm) Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If configuration is not performed when the front body control module (FBCM)
is replaced with a new one, the vehicle specification information is not stored
in the front body control module (FBCM) and the system will not operate normally.
When performing configuration, ...
Electronic Control Coupling
Purpose, Function
An electromagnetic clutch, which operates smoothly due to the lack influence
from the front and rear wheel traction force, has been adopted for the electronic
control coupling system.
Construction
The construction of the coupling enables the torque formed ...
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center, Rear
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
●To prevent accessory ...