Mazda 3 Service Manual: Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
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The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
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When cutting the stay damper, wear protective eye wear to prevent the gas or oil from getting into your eyes. Otherwise, the force of the gas and oil spraying out could lead to injury.
4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.
5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.
6. Dispose of the stay damper.
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the screw from the service hole.
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Trunk Board Removal/Installation
1. Remove the trunk mat in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.
2. Remove the trunk board in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Other materials:
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the IAT
sensor includes replacement of the MAF/IAT sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
4. Mea ...
Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is can ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the shift lever.
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the console..
f. Detach the clip as shown in the figure. ...
