Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Remove the rear door trim..
3. Remove clip A using a fastener remover and pull up the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove clip B using a fastener remover and pull up the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
5. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs C.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Mudguard Removal/Installation
1. Remove screw A, fasteners B, screws C, fasteners D, and E.
2. Remove the front mudguard in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
1. Remove the License plate lights..
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Fastener A
2
Bracket
3
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Other materials:
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
■ Child restraint LATCH anchors
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with dedicated LATCH anchors located in the outboard
positions of the rear seats. These anchors provide a secure and convenient method
for installing compatible child restraint systems without relying solely on seat
belts.
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Cargo Compartment Light 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 cargo compartment
light.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the cargo compartment light.
5 ...
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
The lever is located a little to the left of
center when facing the vehicle.
Grasp the support r ...
