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:

Electrical System
Electrical Parts Battery cable Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect the negative battery cable. Wiring Harness To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the engine room, pry up the hook of the clip using a flathead screwdriver. ...

Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. 2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link. 3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times. 4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...

Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body. Standard clearance a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in} b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in} c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in} d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in} e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0. ...