Mazda 3 Service Manual: Battery Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Battery Cover Removal Note

CAUTION:

• To prevent component damage, stand at the front of the vehicle and remove the battery cover one side at a time.

• When pulling the clips, do not apply excessive force to a clip using the screwdriver or pair of pliers.

  

  
  

• If excessive force is applied to the clips, they could be damaged. When removing the battery cover, use the following procedure to prevent damaging the clips.

1. Remove the battery cover using the following procedure.

a. Pull the clip (LH) in the outward direction approx.4 mm {0.2 in}

and disengage the battery cover tabs.

b. Pull the clip (RH) in the outward direction approx.4 mm {0.2 in}

and disengage the battery cover tabs.

c. Remove the battery cover.

PCM Cover No.1 Installation Note

1. Install with PCM cover No.1 hooks B aligned with the PCM cover No.2 holes at two points.

2. Install the PCM cover No.1 to the PCM cover No.2 hook.

Battery Clamp Installation Note

1. Assemble the battery clamp so that the arrow on it is pointed toward the front of the vehicle.

Battery Box Installation Note

1. Assemble with battery box hooks E aligned with the battery tray holes at two points.

Battery Cover Installation Note

1. Install with battery cover hooks A aligned with the battery tray holes at two points.

2. Install with battery cover hooks D aligned with the battery tray flange at four points.

3. Set the battery cover to battery tray hooks C at two points.