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:
Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper,
the stay damper may be damaged. Verify that the stay damper is joined to the
glove compartment before closing the glove compartment.
1. Pull the stay damper in the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatback(s) or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be ...
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted ...