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:
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Other materials:
Rear Door Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear door trim..
3. Remove the rear door speaker..
4. Verify the resistance between the rear door speaker terminals.
If not within the specification, replace the rear door speaker.
Resistance
Without Bose ...
Electronic key battery
If the electronic key battery of your Subaru Solterra becomes depleted,
it should be replaced promptly to ensure uninterrupted operation of all key functions.
■ If the key battery is depleted
When the battery inside the Subaru Solterra electronic key weakens or fully discharges,
you may noti ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.18 in} (When hydraulic operating)
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