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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Center Panel Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Body Interior / Center Panel Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.


3. Hold parts (A) shown in the figure with your hands and pull the lower edge of the center panel in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove clips A.

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4. Hold the cross-hatched areas in the figure with your hands and pull the center panel in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove clips B.

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5. Remove the center panel.

6. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Center Cover Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the center panel.. 3. Remove the upper clumn cover.. 4. Remove the instrument cluster.. 5. Pull the center cover in the direction of arrow ...

Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel. 2. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins. ...

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Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand. Remove the cover ( With stopper type) Remove the stopper and raise the wi ...

Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness. If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part. 2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks. If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. 3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left ...

Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2). 2. Detach tab E while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the fig ...

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