1. Detach the fit of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.

2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Remove the ignition key illumination.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the lower column cover.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side panel removal/installation
Meter hood removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Dtc c1095, c1096
Caution
When attaching the tester lead to the DSC HU/CM connector the SST
(49 G066 004) must be used.
Diagnostic procedure
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Climate control unit removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix and airflow mode wires from each wire clamp and
link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditione ...