Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
| CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. |
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the winds ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
Other materials:
General Procedures (Front And Rear Axles)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
1. The following actuator and switch are integrated with the rear door latch
and lock actuator. Inspect the rear door latch and lock actuator according to each
inspection procedure for the following items.
Rear door lock actuator.
Rear door latch switch.
Rear door lock-li ...
Rear Washer Hose Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
3. Disconnect rear washer hose A from the washer motor.
4. Remove the rear washer hose A from clip A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
5. Disconnect joint pipes and remove rear washer hose A.
6. Partially peel back the sea ...
