Mazda 3 Service Manual: Interior Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the interior light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
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After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Map Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Other materials:
Trunk Lid Opener Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate (LH)..
2. Remove the front side trim (LH)..
3. Remove the fuel-filler lid opener bezel..
4. Partially peel back the floor covering.
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Disconnect the cable and trunk lid opener lever.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Map Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace the map light.
4. ...
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
NOTE:
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it is a
precision unit.
Intake camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator
and cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable ...
