Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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:
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Affix protective tape to the front door trim and assist handle cover to prevent damage.
4. Pull the inner handle cover in the direction of arrow and remove it while detaching tabs.
5. Remove the screws.
6. Pull in the direction of the arrow (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and remove clips from the door inner panel using a fastener remover.
7. Remove the front door trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
8. Remove the inner handle and move the front door trim shown in the figure.
9. Turn the inner handle 90° in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the front door trim.
10. Disconnect the driver-side power outer mirror switch connector and driver-side power window main switch connector.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Door Trim Disassembly/Assembly
Driver-side
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
1
Screw A
2
Assist handle
3
Switch panel cover
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Rear Door Trim Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
1
Screw
2
Assist handle
3
Switch panel cover
4
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Other materials:
Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk mat..
2. Remove the trunk board..
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the trunk end trim indicated in the arrow shown in the figure, then detach
clips A, pins B, pin C, D and tabs E.
5. Remove the trunk end trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on
rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will aff ect the drive system which could result in
vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper l ...