Mazda 3 Service Manual: Identification Number Locations

How To Use This Manual

Range of Topics This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations: Removal/Inst ...

Jacking Positions, Vehicle Lift (2 Supports) And Safety Stand (Rigid Rack) Positions

Jacking Positions WARNING: Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and ...

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Buckle Switch Inspection
Driver Side 1. Switch the ignition to off. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the front seat.. 4. Remove the front buckle.. 5. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester. If not as indicated in the table, replace the driver sid ...

Thermostat Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the thermostat.. 2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed. 3. Place the thermostat in water. WARNING: During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water. 4. Heat the water and c ...

Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.. CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing ...