Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Closing the Hood
- Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
- Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.
- Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
| CAUTION When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed. |
Engine Compartment Overview
Opening the Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
NOTE
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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction for
owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment. ...
Other materials:
Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Dri ...
Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.5, Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the installation
has been completed..
1
Brake pipe
(See Clip and Brake Pipe Installation Note.)
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Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Always use a new bolt. If the removed input/turbine speed sensor installation
bolt is reused, it may cause oil leakage.
A sealant coating is applied to the input/turbine speed sensor installation
bolt to prevent oil leakage from the installation bolt hole which passes ...