Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
5. Remove the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
6. Peel off the rain sensor protective sheet from the rain sensor.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal..
Rain Sensor Installation Note
CAUTION:
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If the rate at which the rain sensor reflects or transmits infrared light between the rain sensor and the windshield, or through the protective sheet is changed, the rain sensor will determine that there is a malfunction in the rain detection function and stop auto wiper system control. Be careful of the following when installing the rain sensor:
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Do not reuse rain sensor protective sheet
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Do not touch rain sensor lens, rain sensor protective sheet, and sensor installation area on windshield with your finger
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Verify that there is no air bubble after installing rain sensor
1. Wipe off any oil or dirt from the rain sensor lens and the windshield using a clean rag.
2. Peel off double-sided adhesive tape A from the rain sensor protective sheet.
3. Adhere the rain sensor protective sheet to the rain sensor lens.
4. Peel off double-sided adhesive tape B from the rain sensor protective sheet.
5. Install the rain sensor.
6. Press the rain sensor in the direction of the windshield and press out any air bubbles.
7. Verify that there is no air bubble between the windshield and the rain sensor.
Wiper And Washer Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover.
3. Disconnect the wiper and washer switch connector.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the wiper and washer switch.
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Other materials:
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Type A
*1 The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.
Type B
*1 The ...
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
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Front Door Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Remove the front door speaker..
5. Verify the resistance between the front door speaker terminals.
If not within the specification, replace the front door speaker.
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