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:
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear prot ...
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C),
connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator
operates as shown in the table.
If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
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C Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the
figure, then detaching clip A and B.
4. Cut the lead wire connec ...
