Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the screw from the service hole.
NOTE:
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The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
6. Press the tab on the rear outer handle bracket in the direction of the arrow.
7. Maintaining the condition in procedure 6, remove the outer handle garnish.
8. Remove the rear outer handle.
9. Loosen the screw.
10. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the rear outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2).
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the rear door without supporting it could cause the rear door to
fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another
person to prevent the ...
Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the posit ...
Other materials:
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball
joint stud, measure t ...
Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt
NOTE:
Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the
use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.
Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection,
or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...
Lighting System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Auto Light System
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the IDS.
Select the “Module Programming”
Select the “Programmable Parameters”.
Select menu in the Exterior Lighting.
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