Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point A shown in the figure so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face.
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three
times at a steady rate. From the fourth comp ...
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in
checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting
the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system ...
Back Up Light Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)
(G35-MR,G66M-R).
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (G35-MR,G66M-R,C66M-R).
4. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector..
5. Verify that the continuity be ...
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different
types of air bags.
Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating
the
“SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where
the air
bags are installed.
T ...