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 ...
Other materials:
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (vehicles with theft-deterrent
system)
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the hood latch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the hood..
Hood ...
Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector..
3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals.
If not within the specification, replace the bass-box.
Resistance
0.9—1.1 ohms
...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Connector
2
Screw
...
