1. Cancel the anti-theft operation. (with anti-theft system) (See ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
4. Remove the rear console.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Caution
7. Operate the anti-theft system by setting the code number. (with anti-theft system) (See ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM.)
Center Panel Module Removal Note
Pull the center panel module toward you, then disengage clip A from the dashboard, and remove the center panel module.

Anti-theft system
Center panel module disassembly/assemblyMazda 6 Service Manual: Combination switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift mechanism
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the SAS control module. (See SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove t ...