Mazda 3 Service Manual: Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery tray..
3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH)..
4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A.
5. Remove the clips B.
6. Disconnect the hood latch from the hood release cable.
7. Remove the hood release cable from outside of the vehicle.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.
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Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and
cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person
to prevent the hood from ...
Other materials:
Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the
maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire
providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date o ...
Slide Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the slide motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the slide motor terminals and inspect the
slide motor operation
If not as specified, replace the front sea ...
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of ...
