Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1875

1. Push the rubber in the direction of the arrow in the order of A, B, and C part to install the upper column
cover to the rubber.
2. Install the upper column cover to the lower column cover.
Fig. 12: Identifying Upper Column Cover
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CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the screws.
4. Detach clips A by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION:
5. Disconnect the climate control unit connectors and hazard warning switch connector.
6. Remove the center panel.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Interior Trim - Mazda CX-9
When removing center panel clips A, perform the work carefully
so that the panel corners or the clips do not interfere with the
center speaker and scratch or damage it.