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:
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
If there is a ...
Neutral Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Continuity Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the neutral switch connector..
4. When the shift lever is in neutral and in a position other than neutral, verify
that the continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B is acco ...
Rear Door Checker Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the rear door speaker..
5. Remove the bolt A.
6. Remove the bolts B.
7. Pull out the rear door checker from the rear door speaker installation hole.
8. Insta ...
