Mazda 3 Service Manual: Center Roof Antenna Inspection
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. C-pillar trim.
k. Map light.
l. Sunvisor.
m. Assist handle.
n. Headliner.
o. Center roof antenna.
6. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
7. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
5HB
NOTE:
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The center roof antenna has a built-in antenna amplifier.
Antenna Amplifier Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim.
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
6. Connect the negative battery cable..
7. Switch the ignition to ON.
8. Turn the audio unit power to ON.
9. Tune in the radio.
10. Verify that voltage is B+ at the antenna amplifier terminal B.
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If the battery voltage cannot be verified, replace the center roof antenna.
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If the battery voltage can be verified, go to the feeder line inspection.
Feeder Line Inspection
1. Remove the center roof antenna..
2. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and C using an ohmmeter.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
3. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
Bass Box Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the short-cord.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the bass-box.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper s ...
Other materials:
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
...
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across
the tread.
Replace the tire when ...
Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note.)
2
Cli ...