Mazda 3 Service Manual: Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
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Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding for installation.
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When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-sided adhesive tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Install the clips B, C and D to the side step molding.
2. Install the side step molding while pushing the clips B, C, and D installation area shown in the figure.
3. Install the fasteners A.
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 ...
Side Step Molding Removal
1. Remove the fasteners A.
2. Using the removal tool, disengage clips B in the direction of the arrow (1),
(2) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Leave the disengaged clip B in place in ...
Other materials:
Removing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the jack lever.
NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal will
be difficult.
CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve ...
Front Combination Light Bracket Replacement
NOTE:
Verify that the front combination light is not damaged before using the repair
bracket for installation when the original brackets are damaged. If the front
combination light component is damaged, replace the light as a single unit.
1. Cut off the front combination light br ...
Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by
allowing you to operate the selector lever
manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mo ...
