Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand. |
- Remove the cover
- ( With stopper type)
Remove the stopper and raise the wiper
arm.
(Without stopper type)
Raise the wiper arm.
- Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it. |
- Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.
- Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.
| CAUTION
Do not bend or discard the stiff eners. You need to use them again. |
- Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep ...
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the Stat ...
Other materials:
Headlight Aiming
CAUTION:
If the headlight aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not
adjust correctly. Adjust the headlight aiming with the vehicle under the following
conditions:
No occupants inside vehicle
Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools not loaded
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Parking Brake Switch Inspection
1. Remove the upper panel..
2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the parking brake lever.
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Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...
