Mazda 3 Service Manual: Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
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Do not drop the instrument cluster or damage the printed board. This will lead to a system malfunction.
1. Perform the instrument cluster configuration when replacing it..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the column cover. (upper).
4. Remove the instrument cluster..
5. Remove the screws and clips.
6. Remove the screws.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Remove the screws from the cover.
9. Remove the instrument cluster rubber.
10. Remove the rings.
11. Detach the tabs
12. Detach the tabs.
13. Remove the lens.
14. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Instrument Cluster Configuration
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
Select the “Module Programming”.
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Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer
Using a speedometer tester
CAUTION:
When only the front or the rear wheels are driven using a speedometer tester,
the ABS or DSC may determine that the vehicle speed signal is ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defro ...
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the
pi ...
