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:
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator and hydraulic
variable valve timing actuator because they are precision units.
If ...
Airflow Mode Main Link Removal/Installation
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift l ...
Disc Pad (Front) Replacement [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
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 verify that the brakes
do not drag.
1
Clip
2
Retaining clip
(See FRONT BRAKE (DISC ...
