Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clutch Pedal Removal/Installation [C66 M R]

CAUTION:

• Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

• Do not allow clutch fluid get on a painted surface. Clutch fluid contains properties which can dissolve the paint. If clutch fluid gets on a painted surface, wash it off with water immediately and wipe the area off completely.

Removal

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).

4. Remove the front scuff plate (LH)..

5. Remove the front side trim (LH)..

6. Remove the upper panel..

7. Remove the shift knob..

8. Remove the shift panel..

9. Remove the side wall..

10. Remove the console..

11. Set the hood release lever out of the way..

12. Remove the lower panel. (driver-side).

13. Remove the starter cut relay. (with advanced keyless entry and push button start system).

14. Remove the BCM..

15. Remove the clutch pedal position switch..

16. Remove the starter interlock switch..

17. Remove the joint cover..

18. Disconnect the steering shaft from steering gear..

19. Disconnect the clutch pipe and hose No.1 from clutch master cylinder, and plug it to avoid clutch fluid leakage..

20. Disconnect the clutch reserve hose from clutch master cylinder, and plug it to avoid clutch fluid leakage..

21. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Installation

1. Install in the order indicated in the table.

2. Connect the clutch reserve hose to clutch master cylinder..

3. Connect the clutch pipe and hose No.1 to clutch master cylinder..

4. Connect the steering shaft..

5. Install the joint cover..

6. Install the BCM..

7. Install the starter cut relay. (with advanced keyless entry and push button start system).

8. Install the lower panel. (driver-side).

9. Install the hood release lever..

10. Install the console..

11. Install the side wall..

12. Install the shift panel..

13. Install the shift knob..

14. Install the upper panel..

15. Install the front side trim (LH)..

16. Install the front scuff plate (LH)..

17. Bleed the air from the clutch system..

18. Inspect the clutch pedal..

19. Install a new starter interlock switch..

20. Install a new clutch pedal position switch..

21. Install the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).

22. Connect the negative battery cable..

23. Install the battery cover..

24. Fully depress the clutch pedal, and verify that the engine starts.