Mazda 3 Service Manual: Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side
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.
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hooks, clips and guides.
6. Disconnect the switch connector.
7. Disconnect the push button start connector.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hook, clips, guide and pins.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inner Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Pull the inner garnish in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and
remove it while detaching clips and tab.
CAUTION:
When pull ...
Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull up the re ...
Other materials:
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on .
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When ...
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner in the direction shown in the figure
and remove the drive belt.
3. Install the drive belt.
4. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed ...
Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
4. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
5. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
a. Remove the batte ...
