1. Remove the bonnet release lever.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the lower panel toward you, then disengage clips A and tabs B from the dashboard, and remove the lower panel.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Meter hood removal/installation
Center box removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise
the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint
systems must also be used in conjunctio ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Switch
All doors lock automatically when the lock side is pressed. They unlock when
the unlock side is pressed.
Driver's door
Front passenger's door
To lock all the doors from an open front door, press the lock side of the door
lock switch and then close the door.
NOTE
When locking the doors t ...