Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
| CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. |
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the winds ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
Other materials:
Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the electric power steering oil pump component as
the internal parts of the EHPAS CM could be damaged. Replace the electric power
steering oil pump component if it is subjected to an impact.
1. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
2. Remove the aerod ...
Lighting System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Auto Light System
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the IDS.
Select the “Module Programming”
Select the “Programmable Parameters”.
Select menu in the Exterior Li ...
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate..
2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening
the nut as shown in the figure. ...
