Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point A shown in the figure so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face.
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three
times at a steady rate. From the fourth comp ...
Other materials:
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob
Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door locks.
NOTE
The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked.
Operation from outside
To lock the rear and front pa ...
Starter Cut Relay Inspection [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (LH).
b. Front side trim (LH).
c. Side wall.
d. Console.
3. Set the bonnet release lever out of the way..
4. Remove the lower panel.. ...
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
2. Peel off the front mudguard..
3. Remove the bolts and fastener.
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.1 durin ...
