Mazda 3 Service Manual: Dashboard Upper Panel Removal/Installation
Vehicles Without Bose®
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Center cover.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips.
5. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips.
6. Remove the dashboard upper panel.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vehicles With Bose®
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Center cover.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips.
5. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips.
6. Remove the dashboard upper panel.
7. Disconnect the center speaker connector.
8. Disconnect the microphone connector.
9. Remove the screws then remove the dashboard upper panel No.2 from the dashboard upper panel No.1.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation
1. Detach the hooks in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
2. Pull the dashboard under cover in the direction of arrow (2).
3. Remove the dashboard under cover, then remove the gui ...
Decoration Panel Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Glove compartment.
d. Passenger-side lower panel.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Pull the ...
Other materials:
Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...
Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer
Using a speedometer tester
CAUTION:
When only the front or the rear wheels are driven using a speedometer tester,
the ABS or DSC may determine that the vehicle speed signal is in error and the
engine cannot be stopped by the normal operation. If the engine cannot be stopp ...
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 ...