Mazda 3 Service Manual: Body

Towing

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheel (front wheels ...

Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk

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Other materials:

Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows and disengage tabs A to remove it. 3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. 4. Slide rain sensor tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach tab B. ...

Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the arrow in the figure. 2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips and hook. 3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while de ...

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to open it: (5–door) Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. ...