Console Mat Warping – Poor Appearance – 2016 Mazda MX-5

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2016 MX-5 – CONSOLE MAT WARPING CAUSING POOR APPEARANCE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2016 MX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1ND******103512 (produced before July 9, 2015)

Some vehicles operating in places with high ambient temperatures may exhibit the console mat warping at the center part (A), causing a poor appearance.

 

The console mat is fixed at both ends and warpage of the center part is caused by heat influence.

warpage of the center part

To prevent the console mat from warping, double-sided adhesive tape (A) has been added between the console mat (B) and the console panel (C).

double-sided adhesive tape (A) has been added between the console mat (B) and the console panel (C)

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Replace the front console box assembly with a modified one according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual.

 

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number Description Qty. Notes
N243-64-360 Box Console 1 For AT/MT

 

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