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 service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.

4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.

5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connector.

7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

8. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, push out the rear accessory socket in the direction of arrow (4) to detach the cap tab from the socket.

9. Pull the rear accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

10. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure, push out the cap in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure to detach the cap tab from the trunk side trim.

11. Remove the cap.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Accessory Socket Inspection
Safety SystemsRear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Assembly Note.)
2
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Front Fog Light Aiming
NOTE:
Perform front fog light aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front fog light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or
removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leave ...
Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents
and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear
seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out
of the way when not in use.
The driver ...