Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear scuff plate.

b. Tire house trim.

c. Trunk mat.

d. Trunk board.

e. Trunk end trim.

f. Trunk side trim (LH).

3. Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid wiring harness out from the vehicle.

4. Pry off the trunk lid stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.

5. Pry out the connecting parts of the trunk lid stay damper out of the hinge with a flathead screwdriver, then remove the trunk lid stay damper.

6. Remove the nuts, then remove the trunk lid.

7. Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Adjust the trunk lid..

Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator.. 4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the l ...

Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal

NOTE: The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. 1. Wear protective eye wear. 2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat. 3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 ...

Other materials:

Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the hood latch.. 3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch. NOTE: Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...

Front Fog Light Aiming
CAUTION: If the front fog light aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not adjust correctly. Adjust the front fog light aiming with the vehicle under the following conditions: No occupants inside vehicle Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools ...

Front Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the front door glass. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the inner garnish.. 4. Remove the front door trim.. 5. Remove the power outer mirror.. 6. Remove clip A using a fastener remover and pull the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (1) ...