Mazda 3 Service Manual: Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Assist Handle Removal
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove the assist handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while detach the clip.
NOTE:
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Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Assist Handle Installation
1. Push the assist handle in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
2. Push the assist handle cover assembled to install the assist handle.
Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Remove the tire house trim..
4. Open the cap.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the fasteners.
7. Pull the trunk side upp ...
Console Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
3. Remove the b ...
Other materials:
Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Operation Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures to inspect the TR switch.
If t ...
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 ...
Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each
wheel will lock the tires and you must
use a special key to unlock them. This
key will attach to the lug wrench.
Register them with the lock manufacturer
by filling out the card provided in the
glove compartment and ma ...
