Mazda 3 Service Manual: Accessory Socket Inspection
Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper panel..
3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX).
4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX).
5. Remove the shift panel.
6. Remove the accessory socket (front).
7. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that there is continuity.
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If the continuity cannot be verified, replace the accessory socket (front).
Rear
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Accessory socket (rear).
3. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that there is continuity.
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If the continuity cannot be verified, replace the accessory socket (rear).
Power Sockets
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Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper panel..
3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX).
4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX).
5. Remove the shift panel.
6. R ...
Other materials:
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at the point A shown in the figure
so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas ...
Air Filter Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the side wall..
3. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the power MOS FET connector. (Full-auto air conditioner)
5. Disconnect the resistor connector. (Manual air conditioner)
6. Remove in the order indic ...
Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display (type B audio), take
appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display (type B audio),
a vehicle
system may be malf ...
