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Climate Control Unit Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the air intake wire from the blower unit.
  3. Disconnect the air mix wire and airflow mode wire from the heater unit.
  4. Remove the hole covers by inserting a small, tape-wrapped, flathead screwdriver into the slot, then carefully prying them off without scratching the center panel. Pry up and pull off the hole covers carefully to prevent the posts from breaking off.
    Fig 1: Removing Hole Covers By Inserting Small, Tape-Wrapped, Flathead Screwdriver Into Slot
    G01907823Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. With the beveled parts of the SST  (Removing Tool) facing inward, insert them into the climate control unit.
  6. Pull the SST  (Removing Tool) outward and reward to slide out the climate control unit.
  7. Disconnect the climate control unit connectors.
    Fig 2: Inserting Beveled Parts Of SST Into Climate Control Unit
    G01907824Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.