Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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
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 ...
Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Remove the tire house trim..
4. Open the cap.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the fasteners.
7. Pull the trunk side upp ...
Other materials:
Heater Core Inspection
1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten
the fins.
3. Visually inspect ...
Headlight Leveling Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the headlight leveling switch..
3. Verify that the resistance and continuity between the headlight leveling switch
terminals is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, or if the resistance is not within the
...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball
joint stud, measure t ...
