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:
Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until i ...
Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect
the rear tilt motor operation
If not as specified, replace t ...
Console Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Pull the console in the direction of the arrow shown in t ...
