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:
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coate ...
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in
the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in t ...
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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