Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Opening the Hood
- With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
- Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.
NOTE The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
- Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fl y open
while the vehicle is moving and ...
Closing the Hood
Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on
th ...
Other materials:
Rear Door Module Panel Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear door speaker.
c. Rear power window motor.
d. Rear door quarter glass.
e. Rear door glass.
4. Remove the clips securing the rear door wiring harness ...
Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Assist Handle Removal
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove the assist
handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while
detach the clip.
NOTE:
Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Ass ...
Washer Tank Removal/Installation
Vehicles with the washer fluid-level sensor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Washer motor connector
2
Windshield washer hose
3
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