Mazda 3 Service Manual: Center Roof Antenna Inspection
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. C-pillar trim.
k. Map light.
l. Sunvisor.
m. Assist handle.
n. Headliner.
o. Center roof antenna.
6. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
7. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
5HB
NOTE:
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The center roof antenna has a built-in antenna amplifier.
Antenna Amplifier Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim.
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
6. Connect the negative battery cable..
7. Switch the ignition to ON.
8. Turn the audio unit power to ON.
9. Tune in the radio.
10. Verify that voltage is B+ at the antenna amplifier terminal B.
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If the battery voltage cannot be verified, replace the center roof antenna.
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If the battery voltage can be verified, go to the feeder line inspection.
Feeder Line Inspection
1. Remove the center roof antenna..
2. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and C using an ohmmeter.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
3. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
Bass Box Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the short-cord.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the bass-box.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper s ...
Other materials:
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
Maximum front wheel bearing play
0.05 mm ...
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and
front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting
systems. For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.
Pretensioners:
When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously wit ...
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...
