Mazda 3 Service Manual: Manual transmission

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]

CAUTION: If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign m ...

Inspection After Manual Transaxle Overhaul [C66 M R]

1. After warming up the engine, drive the vehicle and inspect the following items: a. No abnormal noise in each shift position. b. Smooth shift operation when shifting gears. c. No gear slipout ...

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Blower Motor Removal [Manual Air Conditioner]
NOTE: The blower motor is located on the A/C unit as shown in the figure. Perform the work from the front passenger side in the posture shown in the figure. 1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the following ...

Split/One-piece Folding the Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the luggage compartment space can be expanded. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatback(s) or in the luggage compartment. Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat belts cannot be ...

Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the latest or sooner if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly. Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abno ...