Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Hood
| WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fl y open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. |
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut ...
Opening the Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
NOTE
T ...
Other materials:
A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the drive belt..
5. Remove the water hose bracket.
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the electric power steering oil pump component as
the internal parts of the EHPAS CM could be damaged. Replace the electric power
steering oil pump component if it is subjected to an impact.
1. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
2. Remove the aerod ...
Turbocharger Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Compressor Wheel Inspection
1. Remove the turbocharger..
2. Visually inspect the compressor wheel from view A for the cracks, damage,
or bending on all the compressor wheel blades.
If there are any cracks or damage, replace the turbocharger..
NOTE:
If there is contact b ...
