CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the front console in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) while detaching clips A, clips B, hooks C, guides D.

4. Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.
5. Pull the front console in the direction of the arrow in the order of (5), (6) and remove the front console while detaching the selector lever (ATX) or shift lever (MTX).
ATX

MTX

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Console Box Removal/Installation
Glove Compartment Removal/InstallationMass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor No.1 Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor No.1 is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the
IAT sensor No.1 includes replacement of the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1 connector.
3. Remove the MAF sensor/IA ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side whe ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...