1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift lever knob (MTX).
h. Selector lever knob (ATX).
i. Shift panel.
j. Side wall.
k. Console.
l. Shift lever component (MTX).
m. Selector lever component (ATX).
n. Hood release lever.
o. Lower panel.
p. Knee bolster.
q. Driver-side air bag module.
r. Steering wheel.
s. Column cover.
t. Combination switch.
u. Joint cover.
v. Steering shaft.
w. Center panel.
x. Audio unit.
y. Climate control unit.
z. Instrument cluster.
aa. Center cover.
ab. Dashboard upper panel.
ac. Hole cover.
ad. Information display.
ae. A-pillar trim.
af. Front fender molding.
ag. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
ah. Cowl grille.
ai. Windshield wiper motor.
aj. Rear heat duct (1).
ak. Shower ducts.
al. Heater case.
5. Remove the nuts and bolts for installing the dashboard to the body.
6. Remove the nuts and bolts for installing the A/C unit to the dashboard.
7. Remove the accelerator pedal..
8. Disconnect the following connectors:
Blower motor connector
Power MOS FET connector
Evaporator temperature sensor connector
Air intake actuator connector
Air mix actuator connector
Airflow mode actuator connector
9. Remove the dashboard..
10. Remove the airflow mode rod from the airflow mode actuator.
11. Remove the screw.

12. Remove the airflow mode actuator..
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Airflow Mode Actuator Disassemble Note
1. Remove the airflow mode actuator bracket as shown in the figure.

Airflow Mode Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Ambient Temperature Sensor Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors while the key is being
carried.
(5–door)
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Front doors
Liftgate (5-door Lock only)
To lock
To ...
Error Indications (Type A)
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECK
USB
USB device
malfunction
Verify that the content
...