Getting inside the centre console

[cujofan31]

I know its not a big deal but nonetheless I wouldn't mind figuring out how to get inside the centre console of the 2010 3. I somehow managed to drop a lighter through the small crack thats in the cup holders, any ideas?

[M3-ZOOM]

Not sure for teh 2010, but for the 05 you just open both center console compartments and life the cupholders out. it should be fairly easy to take off and your lighter should be right underneath there.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=11997&highlight=ipod+link
step 9 -10

[Krazy]

Just force the cupholders up.. i've done it before.

It's plastic and shouldn't break easily :)

[2012mazda3hatch]

Ya that's all you do, careful you don't break off the little tabs