1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Front side trim.
c. Upper panel.
d. Shift lever knob (MTX).
e. Selector lever knob (ATX).
f. Shift panel.
g. Side wall.
h. Console.
i. Shift lever component (MTX).
j. Selector lever component (ATX).
k. Dashboard under cover.
l. Glove compartment.
m. Hood release lever.
n. Lower panel.
o. Center panel.
p. Audio unit.
q. Climate control unit.
r. A-pillar trim (RH).
3. Partially peel back the hook.
4. Partially peel back the SIRIUS satellite radio antenna feeder.
5. Remove the clip A.
6. Peel off the tape.
7. Partially peel back the hook.
8. Remove the clips B.
9. Remove the antenna feeder No.1.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Pull the B-pillar lower trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown
in the figure, detach tab A, pin B, pin C, clip D.
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim in the direction ...