4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the nuts.
5. While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.
6. Remove the high-mount brake light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.
4. Remove the high-mount brake light socket.
5. Remove the high-mount brake light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Remove the screws shown in the figure.
5. Set the pin aside and remove the cover.
6. Remove the screws shown in the figure.
7. Pull out the wiring harness from the rear spoiler.
8. Remove the high-mount brake light.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Antenna Feeder No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Front side trim.
c. Upper panel.
d. Shift lever knob (MTX).
e. Selector lever knob (ATX).
f. Shift panel.
g. Side wall.
h. Console.
i. Shift lever component (MTX).
j. Selector lev ...
General Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections ...
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING:
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious
injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin ...