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.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Right-side
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Tire house trim.
c. Trunk mat.
d. Trunk board.
e. Trunk end trim.
2. Remove the fasteners and tab.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. Trunk end trim.
e. Trunk side upper trim.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the cargo net hooks.

4. Remove the fasteners.
5. Pull the trunk side trim in the direction of arrow, while remove the clip.

6. Remove the trunk side trim.
7. Disconnect the cargo compartment light connector. (Right-side only)
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal
Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/InstallationVariable Tumble Shutter Valve Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
The variable tumble shutter valve switch cannot be removed as a single unit.
When replacing the variable tumble shutter valve switch, replace it together
with the intake manifold as a single unit.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC–2.
2. Switch the ...
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—1 ...
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help ...