4SD
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener.
5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while remove the clip A, pin B and C.

6. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while remove the hook D.

7. Remove the tire house trim.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fasteners.
5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow (1), while remove the hook A and B.

6. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow (2), while remove the hook C, clip D, pin E and F.
7. Remove the tire house trim.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Parameter Setting Procedure When Tire Size Is Changed
Wheel Alignment Pre InspectionFront Fog Light Removal/Installation
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Pull the wiring harness from the hook in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove it.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Pull the wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (2 ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}.
If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance
could be reduced and ATF could leak.
1. Remove a ...