Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}
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2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door speaker.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door key cylinder.
4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry and push button start system).
5. Remove the front outer handle.
6. Remove the screw.
NOTE:
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The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
7. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2).
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
another person to prevent t ...
Hood Adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
a: -2.8—0.8 mm {-0.11—0.03 in}
b: –1.2—1.2 mm {–0.047—0.0.47 ...
Other materials:
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...
Combination Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Pull the B-pillar lower trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown
in the figure, detach tab A, pin B, pin C, clip D.
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim in the direction ...
