1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket.

4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the front accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the cap tab from the socket.

5. Pull the front accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

6. While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of arrows (3) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (4) to detach the cap tabs from the front console.

7. Remove the cap.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Accessory Socket Inspection
Rear Accessory Socket InspectionAir Bag System Service Warnings [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection
Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air
bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the
air bag module for malfunctions ...
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever compone ...