Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
| CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. |
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the winds ...
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 underbod ...
Other materials:
Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt
NOTE:
Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the
use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.
Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection,
or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...
Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and washer.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
...
Blower Motor Installation [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Install the SST (49 B061 015A) to the blower motor.
2. Install the blower motor with the SST (49 B061 015A) installed, to
the A/C unit.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the sirocco fan, install the blower motor being careful
that the blower motor does not interfere with the ...
