Mazda 3 Service Manual: Exterior

Light Switch Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the column cover.. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Remove the screws shown in the figure, then remove the light switch by pulling it in ...

Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Control Module Removal/Installation

NOTE: Perform the auto leveling system initialization after newly replacing the AFS control module to assure that the auto leveling system operates correctly. 1. Disconnect the negati ...

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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor. ECT Sensor No.1 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Drain the engine coolant.. 4. Remove the battery and b ...

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) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.) 2 Outer ring (See Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note. ...

Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key will attach to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and ma ...