Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
3. Pull up the steering wheel.
4. Remove the ignition key illumination..
5. Remove the screws.
6. Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4) while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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
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Dashboard Disassembly/Assembly
1. Remove the ventilator grilles..
2. Remove the Passenger-side air bag module..
3. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
4. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Other materials:
Tire Pressure Adjustment (With TPMS)
1. Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of the air
pressure.
2. Tire pressure lowers gradually as time passes. Due to this, monthly air pressure
inspection is recommended.
3. Perform tire pressure adjustment before driving. (When tires are cold.)
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Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose (purge solenoid valve side) and install the
vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within the sp ...
Thermostat Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
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