Mazda 3 Service Manual: C Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, then detaching clip A and B.
4. Cut the lead wire connecting clip A and grommet using a nipper and pull out the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while remove the tab C.
CAUTION:
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When removing the C-pillar trim, be careful not to damage the tab C.
5. Move the hook in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear pillar inner panel.
6. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
7. When installing the C-pillar, install the new clip A and grommet to the C-pillar trim in advance.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Tire house trim.
c. Trunk side upper trim.
d. Trunk side trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the fastener.
4. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, then remove the clips A, pin B and C.
5. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, then remove the clips D and tab E.
6. Remove the C-pillar trim.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Adjuster anchor cover.
b. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
2. Partially peel back the seam ...
Center Cover Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center panel..
3. Remove the upper clumn cover..
4. Remove the instrument cluster..
5. Pull the center cover in the direction of arrow ...
Other materials:
Pre-programming the HomeLink
System
NOTE
It is recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink
for quicker training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Verify that there is a remote control
transmitter available for the device you
would ...
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear prot ...
Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until i ...
