Mazda 3 Service Manual: Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Driver-side lower panel.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the knee bolster.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper,
the stay damper may be damaged. Verify that the stay damper is joined to the
glove compartment before ...
Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screw.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror ill ...
Other materials:
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
...
Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect
the rear tilt motor operation
If not as specified, replace t ...
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling ...
