Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / HVAC / A/C / Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

MZR 2.0

A/C drive belt

NOTE:

Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.

Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in the A/C compressor..

Generator drive belt

NOTE:

Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the drive belt auto tensioner.

1. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit.

If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt..

MZR 2.5

NOTE:

Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the drive belt auto tensioner.

1. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit.

If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt..

Condenser Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant.. 3. Drain the engine coolant.. 4. Remove the air cleaner.. 5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 6. Remove the ...

Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]

NOTE: Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the drive belt auto tensioner. 1. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does n ...

Other materials:

Trunk Lid Removal/Installation
WARNING: Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cab ...

Overloading
WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or ve ...

Tire Rotation
WARNING Rotate tires periodically: Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help ...