Mazda 3 Service Manual: A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove clip A and B.
3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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When pulling out the A-pillar trim, be careful not to damage the tabs C.
4. Move the hook in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver and detach it from the A-pillar inner panel.
5. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
6. When installing the A-pillar, install the new clip B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Body Interior
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B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Pull the B-pillar lower trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown
in the ...
Other materials:
Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear inner handle.
c. Rear door speaker.
d. Rear power window motor.
e. Rear door glass.
f. Rear door latch and lock actuator.
4. Verify that the conti ...
Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
Parking brake lever stroke
Brake drag
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Parking brake cable
(See PAR ...
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates ...
