Mazda 3 Service Manual: Evaporator Inspection
1. Inspect the evaporator for damage, cracks, and oil leakage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the evaporator.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
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If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
NOTE:
Remove/install the drive belt from the underside of the veh ...
Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
Other materials:
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help ...
Washer Fluid
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fl uid or
plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fl uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
aff ect your visibility, and could result in
an a ...
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor..
5. Visually inspect the MAF/IAT sensor for the following:
Damage, cracks, soiling
Rusted sensor terminal
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