Mazda 2006 MX-5 Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin

© 2006 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922

Subject:

CENTER CONSOLE LID WILL NOT STAY CLOSED

Bulletin No: 09-033/06

Last Issued: 7/21/2006

2006 MX-5 - CENTER CONSOLE LID WILL NOT STAY CLOSED

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2006 MX-5

DESCRIPTION

On some vehicles, the center console lid may not stay in the closed position due to a broken latch.
Customers having this concern should have the console lid replaced using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Remove the center console from the vehicle. Refer to Workshop Manual section 09-17 CONSOLE
REMOVAL / INSTALLATION.

3. Remove the cup holder from the center console. Refer to Workshop Manual section 09-17 CONSOLE DIS­ASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY.

4. Slide open center console lid fully to rear position.

5. Identify rear guides for console lid.

REAR GUIDES

1653a

CENTER CONSOLE LID

FRONT GUIDES

CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To det ermine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
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© 2006 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Last Issued: 7/21/2006

6. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, slide guides rearward to disengage tabs from sides of cu p holder assembly
as shown.

PLACE FLAT TIPPED SCREWDRIVER INT

SLOT AND SLIDE GUIDE TOWARD REAR

OF CUP HOLDER TO DISENGAGE TABS

(REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES)

1653b

1653c

GUIDE TAB SHOWN DISENGAGED

7. Repeat for other side.

8. Carefully lift console lid and guides from cup holder assembly.

GUIDE TAB SHOWN ENGAGED

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