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:
Exhaust System Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove in the order ...
Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass from the outer mirror..
3. Pinch the end of the tab which is visible, and release the tab by pressing
it toward the vehicle front (3 locations).
4. Grasp the upper side of the outer mirror garnish and remove it b ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
