Mazda 3 Service Manual: Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the arrow in the figure.
2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips and hook.
3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while detaching the guides.
CAUTION:
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When pulling out the side panel, be careful not to damage the guide.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Seal Plate Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Pull the seal plate in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove
the hook.
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Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1 ...
Other materials:
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help ...
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust
emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable ...
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 ...
