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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Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the co ...

Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt NOTE: Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...

Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator and hydraulic variable valve timing actuator because they are precision units. If ...