Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1876

Fig. 13: Identifying Center Panel, Speaker & Connector
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7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Dashboard under cover (Driver side) (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Interior Trim - Mazda CX-9
The ventilator grilles will be installed to the shaded areas shown
in the figure. Therefore, if a wiring harness is in the areas, it
could get caught and damaged. When installing the center
panel, completely press in the wiring harnesses of the hazard
warning switch connector in the direction of the arrow so that
the wiring harnesses will not be caught.
Fig. 14: Identifying Air Flow
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