Mazda 3 Service Manual: Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
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Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
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Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking.
3. Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant to remove the base.
Base Installation
1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using
a razor.
2. Clean and degrease the cera ...
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
teste ...
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 ...
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 ...
Seat Belt Inspection
Belt
1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the
metal fittings.
If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
ELR
Except 5HB (rear center seat belt)
1. Verify tha ...
