Mazda 3 Service Manual: Interior Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the interior light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
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After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Map Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
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Other materials:
Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector..
3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals.
If not within the specification, replace the bass-box.
Resistance
0.9—1.1 ohms
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Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket.
5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case.
Tightening torque
29—39 N·m ...
