Mazda 3 Service Manual: Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Driver-side lower panel.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the knee bolster.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper,
the stay damper may be damaged. Verify that the stay damper is joined to the
glove compartment before ...
Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screw.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror ill ...
Other materials:
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Weather strip parting seal
2
Weather strip shroud seal
3
Fasteners A
4
Fasteners B
5
...
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...
A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove clip A and B.
3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out
the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow sh ...
