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 ...
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Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
ECT Sensor No.1
Resistance inspection
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. R ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coate ...
