Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull up the rear package trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure while remove the clips and pin, pull the rear package trim in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it while pulling out the guides.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel ...
Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the
direction of the arrow (2).
2. ...
Other materials:
Air Filter Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the side wall..
3. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the power MOS FET connector. (Full-auto air conditioner)
5. Disconnect the resistor connector. (Manual air conditioner)
6. Remove in the order indic ...
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the fastener A and screw B.
4. Remove the rear splash shield..
5. Remove the screws C.
6. Remove the bolts D.
7. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
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