Mazda 3 Service Manual: Driveshafts

Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation

4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof) b. Front scuff plate. c. Rear scuff plate. d. A-pillar trim. ...

Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 1 Boot band (transaxle side) (See DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DIS ...

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Trunk Lid Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the high-mount brake light.. 4. Remove the trunk lid opener switch.. 5. Verify the continuity of trunk lid opener switch terminals A and B. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. ...

Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” . NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are ...

Discharge Headlight Service Warnings
Discharge Headlight Service Warnings To prevent electrical shock when replacing the discharge headlight bulb, always perform the servicing with dry hands and in an area where it does not get wet. Never probe the discharge headlight bulb connector directly with a finger o ...