{"id":10494,"date":"2017-06-08T04:12:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T04:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mazdaman.x10host.com\/sm356192\/"},"modified":"2017-06-08T04:12:50","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T04:12:50","slug":"sm356192","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/sm356192\/","title":{"rendered":"VENTILATOR GRILLE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"node node SERVICE_MANUALS\">\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"textleft\">\n<div class=\"attr CONTENT c2\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n          <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"style.css\" media=\"screen\"><a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM356191\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM356193\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; Body and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"id091700601800\" id=\"id091700601800\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>VENTILATOR GRILLE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"id09170060180001\" id=\"id09170060180001\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Center Ventilator Grille No.1<\/h4>\n<p>            1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See <a href=\"SM352783\">NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION\/CONNECTION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the following parts:<\/p>\n<p>              a. Passenger-side scuff plate (See <a href=\"SM356211\">SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              b. Passenger-side front side trim (See <a href=\"SM356199\">FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              c. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See <a href=\"SM356198\">A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              d. Passenger-side lower panel (See <a href=\"SM356210\">PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              e. Center panel No.2 (See <a href=\"SM356182\">CENTER PANEL No.2 REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            3. While detaching the tabs in the positions shown in the figure, remove center ventilator grille No.1 from center panel No.2.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002729.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002729.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Install in the reverse order of removal.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id09170060180002\" id=\"id09170060180002\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Center Ventilator Grille No.2<\/h4>\n<p>            1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See <a href=\"SM352783\">NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION\/CONNECTION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the following parts:<\/p>\n<p>              a. Passenger-side scuff plate (See <a href=\"SM356211\">SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              b. Passenger-side front side trim (See <a href=\"SM356199\">FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              c. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See <a href=\"SM356198\">A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              d. Passenger-side lower panel (See <a href=\"SM356210\">PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              e. Center panel No.2 (See <a href=\"SM356182\">CENTER PANEL No.2 REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              f. Meter hood (See <a href=\"SM356188\">METER HOOD REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            3. While removing the tabs in the positions shown in the figure, remove center ventilator grille No.2 from the meter hood.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002730.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002730.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Install in the reverse order of removal.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id09170060180003\" id=\"id09170060180003\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Side Ventilator Grille No.1<\/h4>\n<p>            1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See <a href=\"SM352783\">NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION\/CONNECTION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the following parts:<\/p>\n<p>              a. Passenger-side scuff plate (See <a href=\"SM356211\">SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              b. Passenger-side front side trim (See <a href=\"SM356199\">FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              c. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See <a href=\"SM356198\">A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              d. Passenger-side lower panel (See <a href=\"SM356210\">PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              e. Center panel No.2 (See <a href=\"SM356182\">CENTER PANEL No.2 REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              f. Meter hood (See <a href=\"SM356188\">METER HOOD REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            3. While removing the tabs in the positions shown in the figure, remove side ventilator grille No.1 from the meter hood.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002731.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002731.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Install in the reverse order of removal.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id09170060180004\" id=\"id09170060180004\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Side Ventilator Grille No.2<\/h4>\n<p><a name=\"id09170060180005\" id=\"id09170060180005\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Removal<\/h5>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If work using protective tape is performed in an area where the temperature can increase drastically or the protective tape is left adhered for a long period of time, tape adhesive could remain area where the protective tape was applied when the it is peeled off. When applying protective tape, avoid areas where the temperature of the tape can increase drastically and peel off the protective tape soon after the work is completed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            1. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure of the dashboard.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002732.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002732.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Insert the remover tool to the positions shown in the figure, separate the welded area by prying the tool, and remove the ventilator grille bezel.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The ventilator grille bezel is welded to the ventilator ring.The welded areas of the ventilator grille bezel become separated during removal, therefore it cannot be reused.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002733.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002733.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Insert the remover tool into the positions shown in the figure, move it in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure, and detach the tabs of the ventilator ring and case component from the ventilator grille housing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002734.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002734.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Insert the remover tool into the positions shown in the figure, move it in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure, and detach the tabs of the ventilator ring and case component from the ventilator grille housing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002735.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002735.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            5. Remove the ventilator ring and case component in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p>            6. Pass a wiring harness through the position shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The wiring harness is used to pull the ventilator grille for removal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002736.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002736.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            7. Insert a precision flathead screwdriver into the positions shown in the figure and move it in the direction of the arrows (1), and pull out the ventilator grille in the direction of arrow (2) while detaching the ventilator grille tabs from the dashboard.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002737.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002737.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The procedure can be facilitated by inserting spacers to the position of the detached tabs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            8. Insert a precision flathead screwdriver into the positions shown in the figure and move it in the direction of arrows (1), and while detaching the ventilator grille tabs from the dashboard, pull the wiring harness which was passed through in the previous step in the direction of arrow (2) and remove the ventilator grille.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002738.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002738.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>          <a name=\"id09170060180006\" id=\"id09170060180006\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Installation<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Align the ventilator grille guide to the notch of the dashboard and install it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002739.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00002739.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>          <a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM356191\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM356193\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"right\">\n            <a href=\"\"#\">Back to Top<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n            <em>\u00a9 2014 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.<\/em>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt; Previous Next &gt; 2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; Body and Accessories VENTILATOR GRILLE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION Center Ventilator Grille No.1 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION\/CONNECTION.) 2. Remove the following parts: a. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION.) b. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION.) c. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION.) d. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION.) e. Center panel No.2 (See CENTER [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10494","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10494"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10494\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}