Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
4-Door
5-Door
Flat Tire
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Jack
To remove the jack
(4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
To s ...
Other materials:
Trunk Lid Opener Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate (LH)..
2. Remove the front side trim (LH)..
3. Remove the fuel-filler lid opener bezel..
4. Partially peel back the floor covering.
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Disconnect the cable and trunk lid opener lever.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
■ Child restraint LATCH anchors
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with dedicated LATCH anchors located in the outboard
positions of the rear seats. These anchors provide a secure and convenient method
for installing compatible child restraint systems without relying solely on seat
belts.
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