Mazda 3 Service Manual: Energy Absorbing Form Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Remove the fasteners.
5. Remove the rear energy-absorbing form.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable..
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
3. Remove the front fender molding..
4. Remove the cowl grille..
5. Remove the washer hose grommet from ...
Extractor Chamber Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Remove the clips.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Other materials:
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Seat Warmer Unit Inspection
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
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 ...
