Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
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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 in}
into the trunk lid stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trunk lid stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the trunk lid stay damper.
5. Discard the trunk lid stay damper.
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 ...
Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
Left-side
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Tire house trim.
c. Trunk mat.
d. Trunk board.
e. Trunk end trim.
f. Service hole cover
2. Remove the fasteners.
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Other materials:
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling ...
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 ...
Audio Amplifier Removal/Installation
1. Slide the passenger seat rearward.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Detach the clips and set the vehicle wiring harness aside.
5. Slide the passenger seat forward.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
7. Remove the caps.
8. Remove the nuts.
9. Disconnect t ...
