Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Steering)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.
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Tightening torque
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88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.
Power Steering Related Parts Installation
1. If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components..
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Power steering fluid amount inspection
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Power steering fluid leakage inspection
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Air bleeding
Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts
CAUTION:
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If the configuration procedure is not completed, the EHPAS will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, when replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump component, make sure to perform the configuration procedure to ensure the proper EHPAS operation.
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.
2. When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump component, perform the configuration procedures..
Steering
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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps.
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Other materials:
Call interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
Switch to a new incoming call using the
following methods.
Method 1
Press the pick-up button.
Prompt: “Swapping calls.”
Method 2
Press the talk button with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Swap calls”
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Opening, closing the windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the power windows
In the Subaru Solterra, the power window system allows effortless control of
all side windows through dedicated switches, ensuring convenience and smooth operation
for both driver and passengers.
By operating the switch, the Subaru Solterra ...
Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows and disengage
tabs A to remove it.
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
4. Slide rain sensor tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
and detach tab B. ...
