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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Center Panel Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Body Interior / Center Panel Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.


3. Hold parts (A) shown in the figure with your hands and pull the lower edge of the center panel in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove clips A.

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4. Hold the cross-hatched areas in the figure with your hands and pull the center panel in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove clips B.

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5. Remove the center panel.

6. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 ...

Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel. 2. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins. ...

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Checking Tire Pressure
When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold —meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure. If you overfill the tire, release air by ...

Steering Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING: Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or mo ...

Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.. 2. Pull the point A of the strap hanger as shown in the figure. 3. Remove the strap hanger. 4. Remove the fastener. 5. Pull the liftgate side trim in the direction of arrow then remove clip A. 6. Detach tab B and C while pulling the liftgate sid ...

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