Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Jack
To remove the jack
- (4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
- Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
- Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.
- Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
- Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.
NOTE If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
- Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
(4-Door)
(5-Door)
NOTE Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance
- Always keep the jack clean.
- Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust.
- Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
4-Door
5-Door
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Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
pe ...
Other materials:
Rear Door Quarter Glass Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the hole plug.
6. Remove the screw.
7. Remove the bolt A and B.
8. Remove the rear door glass guide.
9. Remove the pin ...
Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.
4. Remove the starter interlock switch from the pedal bracket.
5. Insert a new starter interlock switch into the pedal bracket hole in the direction
indicated ...
Pilot Bearing Inspection [A26 M R]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
