Mazda 3 Service Manual: Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Assist Handle Removal
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove the assist handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while detach the clip.
NOTE:
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Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Assist Handle Installation
1. Push the assist handle in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
2. Push the assist handle cover assembled to install the assist handle.
Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Remove the tire house trim..
4. Open the cap.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the fasteners.
7. Pull the trunk side upp ...
Console Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
3. Remove the b ...
Other materials:
Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows and disengage
tabs A to remove it.
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
4. Slide rain sensor tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
and detach tab B. ...
Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, co ...
