Mazda 3 Service Manual: Interior Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the interior light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
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After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Map Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Other materials:
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Diff erent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with diff erent
types of tires ...
Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the brake hose is installed to the caliper on the vehicle, the tool cannot
be installed correctly resulting in brake fluid leakage due to improper installation.
Therefore, remove the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when removing
the caliper or brake hose, and tig ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...