Mazda 3 Service Manual: Console Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Pull the console in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then detaching clips A, C hooks B and guides D.
6. Disconnect the following connectors:
a. Rear accessory socket
b. Auxiliary jack (vehicles without USB port)
c. Auxiliary jack/USB port (vehicles with USB port)
d. Car-navigation unit (vehicles with audio unit)
7. Pull up the console in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the rear console in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it avoiding the parking brake lever.
8. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear accessory socket.
b. Auxiliary jack (vehicles without USB port).
c. Auxiliary jack/USB port (vehicles with USB port).
d. Car-navigation unit (vehicles with audio unit).
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Assist Handle Removal
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove the assist
handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while ...
Glove Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartme ...
Other materials:
Adjuster Anchor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When
working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully,
avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front sc ...
Clutch Cover Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the clutch cover..
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the clutch cover.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover..
a. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
0.6 ...
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...
