Mazda 3 Service Manual: Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal C to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.
5. Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table.
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If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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Terminal connected to battery positive voltage |
Operation condition |
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A |
LO |
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B |
HI |
6. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.
7. Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.
8. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal E.
9. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto stop position.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.
Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Wiper link No.1
(See Ball Joint Assembly Note.)
2
Wiper link No.2
(See Ball Joint ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No1, No2
3. Stic ...
Other materials:
Front Seat Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
2. Peel off the front mudguard..
3. Remove the bolts and fastener.
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.1 durin ...
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
another person to prevent the front door from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the orde ...
