Mazda 3 Service Manual: Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side
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.
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hooks, clips and guides.
6. Disconnect the switch connector.
7. Disconnect the push button start connector.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hook, clips, guide and pins.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inner Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Pull the inner garnish in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and
remove it while detaching clips and tab.
CAUTION:
When pull ...
Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull up the re ...
Other materials:
Heater, Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Abbreviation
A/C
Air Conditioning
Features
The full-auto air conditioner has been adopted for vehicles with SKYACTIV-G
2.0.
Specifications
Full-auto air conditioner
Basic system
Item
Specification
...
Child Restraint Seat Anchor Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the trunk end trim..
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatback(s) or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be ...
