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:
Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
Airflow inspection
1. Remove the air filter..
2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B.
If there is no airflow, replace the air filter..
3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A.
If there is no airflow, r ...
Sunroof Unit Disassembly/Assembly
NOTE:
If the guide or sunroof motor is removed, the glass panel will not be positioned
properly after the re-installation. To ensure proper positioning of the glass
panel, place alignment marks on the guide pin and frame before removing the
guide or sunroof motor.
1. Disassemb ...
Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows and disengage
tabs A to remove it.
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
4. Slide rain sensor tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
and detach tab B. ...
