Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Drain Hose Installation

CAUTION:

• If the rear drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the rear drain hose. Fix any problem if found.

1. Apply soapy water to the rear drain hose inserting area.

2. Insert one end (the wider side) of the rear drain hose into the sunroof frame.

3. Install the rear drain hose to the clips parallel to the pillar and free of slack.

4. Insert the rear drain hose joint into the rear pillar inner hole.

5. Connect the rain sensor connector. (vehicles with rain sensor)

6. Connect the dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with dimming mirror)

7. Install the following parts:

a. Headliner.

b. Assist handle.

c. Sunvisor.

d. Map light.

e. C-pillar trim.

f. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).

g. Tire house trim.

h. Rear seat cushion.

i. B-pillar upper trim.

j. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.

k. B-pillar lower trim.

l. Rear scuff plate.

m. Front scuff plate.

n. A-pillar trim.

o. Sunroof seaming welt

8. Install the seaming welt.

9. Connect the negative battery cable..