Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
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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 in}
into the trunk lid stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trunk lid stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the trunk lid stay damper.
5. Discard the trunk lid stay damper.
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 ...
Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
Left-side
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Tire house trim.
c. Trunk mat.
d. Trunk board.
e. Trunk end trim.
f. Service hole cover
2. Remove the fasteners.
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Other materials:
Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry
And Push Button Start System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
before handling the air bag module..
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front sid ...
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor..
5. Visually inspect the MAF/IAT sensor for the following:
Damage, cracks, soiling
Rusted sensor terminal
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Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel
can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel
Line Safety Procedure”, while referring ...
