Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the fastener A and screw B.
4. Remove the rear splash shield..
5. Remove the screws C.
6. Remove the bolts D.
7. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
8. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure to disengage the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.
9. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (3), then remove the guide E.
CAUTION:
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When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.
10. Disconnect the license plate light connector.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the fastener A and screw B.
4. Remove the rear splash shield..
5. Remove the screws C.
6. Remove the bolts D.
7. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
8. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure to disengage the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.
9. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (3), then remove the guide E.
CAUTION:
-
When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.
10. Disconnect the license plate light connector.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Remove the nuts and remove the rear bumper reinforcement.
5. Install in the ...
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk lid trim..
2. Remove the nuts.
3. While cutting the double-sided adhesive tape using a flathead screwdriver
or a razor, separate the rear spoiler from the trunk lid. ...
Other materials:
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Door Sash Film Installation
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the door.
2. Cut away the unused portion along the dotted lines.
3. Peel off the backing paper and attach the door sash film onto the door as
shown in the figure.
Standard clearance
a: 3.0—5.0 mm {0.12—0.19 in}
...
Slide Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the slide motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the slide motor terminals and inspect the
slide motor operation
If not as specified, replace the front sea ...
