Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
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If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the front drain hose. Fix any problem if found.
1. Apply soapy water to the front drain hose inserting area.
2. Insert one end (the wider end) of the front drain hose into the sunroof frame.
3. Install the front drain hose to the clips, parallel to the pillar and free of slack.
4. Insert the front drain hose joint into the hinge pillar inner hole.
5. Connect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
6. Install the following parts:
a. Headliner.
b. Assist handle.
c. Sunvisor.
d. Map light.
e. C-pillar trim.
f. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
g. Tire house trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. B-pillar upper trim.
j. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
k. B-pillar lower trim.
l. Rear scuff plate.
m. A-pillar trim.
n. Sunroof seaming welt
o. Dashboard.
p. Windshield wiper motor.
q. Cowl grille.
r. Front fender molding.
s. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
t. A-pillar trim.
u. multi information display (with multi information display).
v. Information display (with information display).
w. Hole cover.
x. Dashboard upper panel.
y. Center cover.
z. Instrument cluster.
aa. Climate control unit.
ab. Audio unit.
ac. Center panel.
ad. Steering shaft.
ae. Joint cover.
af. Combination switch.
ag. Column cover.
ah. Steering wheel.
ai. Driver-side air bag module.
aj. Knee bolster.
ak. Lower panel.
al. Hood release lever from the lower panel.
am. Selector lever component (ATX).
an. Shift lever component (MTX).
ao. Console.
ap. Side wall.
aq. Shift panel.
ar. Selector lever knob (ATX).
as. Shift lever knob (MTX).
at. Upper panel.
au. Glove compartment.
av. Dashboard under cover.
aw. Front side trim.
ax. Front scuff plate.
ay. Front doors.
7. Connect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system)
8. Install the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system).
9. Install the seaming welt.
10. Connect the negative battery cable..
Deflector Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the glass panel.
2. Press the spring in the direction shown by the arrow and remove it from the
hook.
3. Remove the deflector.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Front Drain Hose Removal
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system).
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Other materials:
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Remove the drive belt..
3. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational
direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary..
4. Rotate the drive belt ...
Oil Cooler Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach clips and pin while pulling in the direction
of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in the figure, ...
