Mazda 3 Service Manual: Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min,
carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
5. Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.
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When the room temperature is 25 °C {77 °F},
leave it as it is for 24 h.
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When a hot air blower is used, dry with the 150 °C {302 °F}
air for 30 min.
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
teste ...
Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass from the outer mirror..
3. Pinch the end of the tab which is visible, and release the tab by pressing
it toward the ve ...
Other materials:
Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note.)
2
Cli ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
3. Remove the front tires..
4. Remove the splash shield..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
7 ...
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
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