Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}
.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door speaker.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door key cylinder.
4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry and push button start system).
5. Remove the front outer handle.
6. Remove the screw.
NOTE:
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The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
7. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2).
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
another person to prevent t ...
Hood Adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
a: -2.8—0.8 mm {-0.11—0.03 in}
b: –1.2—1.2 mm {–0.047—0.0.47 ...
Other materials:
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aff ect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
When the wiper lever is i ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because
it is a precision unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect th ...
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold ...