Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1639

5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into
the service hole and lift up the center panel with
clips B pressed in, then remove clips B.
6. Pull the center panel outward and detach clips C.
7. Remove the center panel.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Driver's Side
1. Remove the following parts:
(1) Front scuff plate inner (driver's side) (See 09-17-19 FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Front side trim (driver's side) (See 09-17-18 FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) Console panel (See 09-17-15 CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4) Console (See 09-17-13 CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5) Hood release lever (See 09-14-25 HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the lower panel outward and detach clips A.
4. Remove the passenger compartment
temperature sensor. (See 07-40-23 PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Disconnect the headlight leveling switch
connector and TCS OFF switch connector.
6. Remove the lower panel.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
INTERIOR TRIM
CLIP C
CENTER PANEL
CLIP B
FLATHEAD
SCREWDRIVER
CENTER PANEL
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
B
B
SERVICE HOLE
CLIP A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
SCREW
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