Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1163

1. Pull the center panel unit outward, detach clip A from the dashboard, and then remove the center panel
unit.
CAUTION:
2. When removing the center panel unit, disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin) first to aid in
disconnecting other connectors and the antenna plug.
Fig. 4: Identifying Clip A
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CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 5 .
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Entertainment - MX-5 Miata
Verify that bolt has been removed when pulling the center panel

unit outward. If the center panel unit is pulled with bolt installed,
stress will be applied to the connectors inside the panel which
may cause a malfunction.
Before disassembling the center panel unit, spread a cloth on the

floor to put the disassembled parts on. This protects the surface of
the panel from scratches or dirt.