Mazda RX-8
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Center panel unit removal (Audio-integrated)
1. Remove the bolt (1).
2. Remove the screws (2).
3. Pull the center panel unit outward, then remove clips A (5).
4. Remove the air conditioner side connector.
5. Disconnect the audio side connectors (2), the antenna
feeder (1 location), and then remove the center panel unit.
Speaker
grille removal
1. Press the area (1) in the direction of the arrow shown in
the figure.
2. Raise the speaker grille in the direction of the arrow (2)
and pull it out in the direction of the arrow (3).
3. Pull up the speaker grille in the direction of the arrow (4)
and disengage the speaker grille clips A (6).
4. Pull out the speaker grille from the fulcrum point of each
tab B.
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Always wear gloves when working to protect the
special paint treatment of the center panel unit.
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If the painted surface becomes dirty, use a soft cloth
to wipe it clean.
CAUTION
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Do not apply excessive force when pulling out the
center panel; otherwise it could cause an open circuit.
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When installing the center panel unit, make sure that
the harness and the antenna feeder are not caught.
CAUTION
Center panel unit
Audio side connectors
Bolt
Screws
Clips A
Antenna feeder
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Air
Conditioner
side connector
Vehicle front
Vehicle front
Clips A
Speaker
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grille
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Vehicle front
Speaker grille
Tabs B
Press
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