Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear scuff plate.

b. Tire house trim.

c. Trunk mat.

d. Trunk board.

e. Trunk end trim.

f. Trunk side trim (LH).

3. Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid wiring harness out from the vehicle.

4. Pry off the trunk lid stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.

5. Pry out the connecting parts of the trunk lid stay damper out of the hinge with a flathead screwdriver, then remove the trunk lid stay damper.

6. Remove the nuts, then remove the trunk lid.

7. Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Adjust the trunk lid..

Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator.. 4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the l ...

Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal

NOTE: The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. 1. Wear protective eye wear. 2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat. 3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 ...

Other materials:

Flywheel Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the flywheel.. 2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the flywheel. If there is any malfunction or it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the flywheel.. a. Inspect the surface that contacts the clutch disc for scratches, nicks, and discoloration. ...

Operating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music files recorded to an iPod. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iPod may not be compatible depending on the model or OS version. In this case, an error message is displayed. CAUTION Remove the iPo ...

Control Switches
AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature: Airflow temperature Amount of airflow Selection of airflow mode Outside/Recirculated air selection Air conditioner operation NOTE AUTO ...