Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 detaching the guides.
CAUTION:
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When pulling out the side panel, be careful not to damage the guide.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Seal Plate Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Pull the seal plate in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove
the hook.
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Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1 ...
Other materials:
Glass Antenna
Purpose, Function
4SD
The AM/FM radio waves and RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic Message Channel)
radio waves are converted to an electrical signal and the signal is sent to
the audio unit.
5HB (With audio unit (with display))
The RDS-TCM (Radio Data System-Traffic Mes ...
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling ...
Parking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving regarding parking
brake use.
Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and then firmly
pull the parking brake lever fully upwar ...
