Mazda 3 Service Manual: Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
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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 falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Side step molding.
e. Front fender panel.
3. After loosening bolt A and removing bolt B, remove the hood in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
4. Remove bolt C, and remove the hood hinge in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. When installing the hood, adjust the hood by moving the hood hinge..
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. Disco ...
Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving
the liftgate.
Standard clearance
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Other materials:
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a fastener remover in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in
the figure and remove the roof molding from the T-stud (figure A).
3. Rotate the roof molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure,
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Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the fl oor mats are hooked on
the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an acc ...
Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left ...
