Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Drain Hose Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).

3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)

4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

5. Remove the following parts:

a. Sunroof seaming welt

b. A-pillar trim.

c. Front scuff plate.

d. Rear scuff plate.

e. B-pillar lower trim.

f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.

g. B-pillar upper trim.

h. Rear seat cushion.

i. Tire house trim.

j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).

k. C-pillar trim.

l. Map light.

m. Sunvisor.

n. Assist handle.

o. Headliner.

6. Disconnect the dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with dimming mirror)

7. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (vehicles with rain sensor)

8. Disconnect the rear drain hose from the sunroof frame.

9. Remove the rear drain hose from the clips.

10. Pull the rear drain hose into the room side.

11. Remove the rear drain hose.

4SD

5HB