Mazda 3 Service Manual: Center Roof Antenna Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. C-pillar trim.
k. Map light.
l. Sunvisor.
m. Assist handle.
n. Headliner.
o. Center roof antenna.
6. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
7. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
5HB
NOTE:
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The center roof antenna has a built-in antenna amplifier.
Antenna Amplifier Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim.
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
6. Connect the negative battery cable..
7. Switch the ignition to ON.
8. Turn the audio unit power to ON.
9. Tune in the radio.
10. Verify that voltage is B+ at the antenna amplifier terminal B.
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If the battery voltage cannot be verified, replace the center roof antenna.
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If the battery voltage can be verified, go to the feeder line inspection.
Feeder Line Inspection
1. Remove the center roof antenna..
2. Verify that there is no continuity between the center roof antenna terminals A and C using an ohmmeter.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
3. Inspect for continuity between the center roof antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the center roof antenna.
AM/FM type
AM/FM/SIRIUS type
Bass Box Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the short-cord.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the bass-box.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper s ...
Other materials:
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across
the tread.
Replace the tire when ...
Check Valve (One Way) Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected between the check valve and the purge
solenoid valve from the purge solenoid valve..
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected between the check valve (one-way) and
the intake manifold from the intake manifold..
3. Blow through the check valve (one-way) ...
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
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
