Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They will damage and discolor the dashboard. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately.
| CAUTION
Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration, wrinkling, cracks and peeling. |
Instrument panel top (soft pad)
- Extremely soft material is used for the soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is recommended that you use a clean towel dampened in a mild detergent to remove soiling.
- If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly, it could result in the surface being damaged leaving white scratch marks.
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water in the cabin:
Splashing water on electrical parts
such as the audio unit and switches
is dangerous as it could cause a
malfunction or a fi re.
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Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather *
Remove dust and sand first using a
vacuum cleaner or ...
Other materials:
Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper
plate or clean cloth.
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Gear housing
2
Mounting rubber
(See Mounting Rubber Assembly No ...
Front Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped
flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front door trim.
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the front door trim and assis ...
Rear Door Module Panel Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear door speaker.
c. Rear power window motor.
d. Rear door quarter glass.
e. Rear door glass.
4. Remove the clips securing the rear door wiring harness ...
