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:
Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the cl ...
Keyless Antenna Removal/Installation
Interior, Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Center panel.
g. Audio unit.
h. Rear heat duct (1).
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. ...
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (vehicles with theft-deterrent
system)
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the hood latch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the hood..
Hood ...
