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:
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
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Combination Switch Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open
fittings after removing ...
