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:
Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...
Power Window Motor Inspection
Front Driver Side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Disconnect the power window motor connector.
5. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to power window motor
terminals E and F, and then inspect the ...
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a
malfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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