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: Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON, the brightness
of the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON, the brightness
of the dashboard illuminati ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
Caution
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead
of the voltmeter will damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the
lead and test the filament by touching it with the ...