Mazda 3 Service Manual: Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Remove the upper panel..
2. Remove the selector lever knob..
3. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clips A, hook B and guides C.
4. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow (1), (2), (3) while remove the hooks D, E and guide F.
5. Remove the shift panel.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
MTX
1. Remove the upper panel..
2. Remove the shift knob..
3. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clips, hook and guides.
4. Remove the shift panel.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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. ...
Side Wall Removal/Installation
1. Pull out the side wall in the direction shown in the direction of the arrow
shown in the figure, then remove the clips.
2. Remove the side wall in the direction of the arrow shown in the fi ...
Other materials:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
NOTE:
Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on .
Inspect the ba ...
Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure.
2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then
remove the clips and hook.
3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while
de ...
