Mazda 3 Service Manual: Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
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Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the hood from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Side step molding.
e. Front fender panel.
3. After loosening bolt A and removing bolt B, remove the hood in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
4. Remove bolt C, and remove the hood hinge in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. When installing the hood, adjust the hood by moving the hood hinge..
Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery tray..
3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH)..
4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A.
5. Remove the clips B.
6. Disco ...
Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving
the liftgate.
Standard clearance
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Other materials:
Transmitter
NOTE
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on .
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
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Radiator Drain Plug Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
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EGR Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator..
4. Remove the air cleaner and the air hose as a single unit..
5. Remove the radiator hose (upper, engine side)..
6. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
7. Remove in th ...