Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand. |
- Remove the cover
- ( With stopper type)
Remove the stopper and raise the wiper
arm.
(Without stopper type)
Raise the wiper arm.
- Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it. |
- Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.
- Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.
| CAUTION
Do not bend or discard the stiff eners. You need to use them again. |
- Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep ...
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the Stat ...
Other materials:
Solenoid Valve Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Primary Control Valve Body
On-vehicle inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Rem ...
Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect
the rear tilt motor operation
If not as specified, replace t ...
Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
CAUTION:
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines.
Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
c. Remo ...