Mazda 3 Service Manual: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
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If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor during installation.
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
|
1 |
Connector |
|
2 |
VSS |
|
3 |
O-ring |
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine ...
Other materials:
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener And Lever Removal/Installation
Fuel-filler Lid Opener
4SD
1. Open the fuel-filler lid.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk end trim.
b. Trunk side trim (RH).
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the lift spring.
5. Pull out the fuel-filler lid opener in the direction of the arrow (1).
6. Disconnect the fue ...
C Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the
figure, then detaching clip A and B.
4. Cut the lead wire connec ...
