Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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).
5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system)
6. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
7. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift lever knob (MTX).
h. Selector lever knob (ATX).
i. Shift panel.
j. Side wall.
k. Console.
l. Shift lever component (MTX).
m. Selector lever component (ATX).
n. Hood release lever from the lower panel.
o. Lower panel.
p. Knee bolster.
q. Driver-side air bag module.
r. Steering wheel.
s. Column cover.
t. Combination switch.
u. Joint cover.
v. Steering shaft.
w. Center panel.
x. Audio unit.
y. Climate control unit.
z. Instrument cluster.
aa. Center cover.
ab. Dashboard upper panel.
ac. Hole cover.
ad. Information display (with information display).
ae. multi information display (with multi information display).
af. A-pillar trim.
ag. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
ah. Front fender molding.
ai. Cowl grille.
aj. Windshield wiper motor.
ak. Dashboard.
al. Sunroof seaming welt
am. Rear scuff plate.
an. B-pillar lower trim.
ao. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
ap. B-pillar upper trim.
aq. Rear seat cushion.
ar. Tire house trim.
as. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
at. C-pillar trim.
au. Map light.
av. Sunvisor.
aw. Assist handle.
ax. Headliner.
8. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
9. Disconnect the roof harness connector, remove the clip, and remove the connector.
10. Disconnect the front drain hose from the sunroof frame.
11. Remove the front drain hose from the clips.
12. Pull the front drain hose into the room side.
13. Remove the front drain hose.
LH
RH
Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
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 ...
Glass Panel Adjustment
1. Fully close the glass panel.
2. Measure the gap and height between the glass panel and body.
If not as specified, loosen the glass panel installation screws and reposition
the glas ...
Other materials:
Jacking Positions, Vehicle Lift (2 Supports) And Safety Stand (Rigid Rack) Positions
Jacking Positions
WARNING:
Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points
and block the wheels.
Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.
...
Advanced Keyless Entry
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
The advanced keyless ...
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
Wrap a small flathead screwdriver
with a soft cloth to prevent damage to
the lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead ...
