Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Remove the rear door trim..
3. Remove clip A using a fastener remover and pull up the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove clip B using a fastener remover and pull up the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
5. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs C.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Mudguard Removal/Installation
1. Remove screw A, fasteners B, screws C, fasteners D, and E.
2. Remove the front mudguard in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
1. Remove the License plate lights..
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Fastener A
2
Bracket
3
...
Other materials:
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield w ...
Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ic ...
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace th ...
