Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove the charcoal canister. (MZR 2.0 (Mexico), MZR 2.5 (Mexico)).
2. Disconnect the evaporative hose. (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico))
3. Disconnect the quick release connectors. (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico)). REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]
4. Remove the CV solenoid valve from the rear crossmember. (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico))
5. Disconnect the wiring harness connecting to the rear crossmember.
6. Remove the auto leveling sensor. (Vehicles with AFS).
7. Remove the rear stabilizer..
8. Remove the rear coil spring..
9. Remove the rear lower arm..
10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness (See Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Wiring Harness Installation Note.) |
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Dynamic damper |
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Rear crossmember component . |
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Rear lateral link . |
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Rear upper arm . |
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Charcoal canister (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico)) . |
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Rear crossmember |
Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note
WARNING:
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Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.
1. Support the rear crossmember with the jack and remove the bolt.
2. Remove the rear crossmember component.
Rear Crossmember Component Installation Note
WARNING:
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Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.
1. Support the rear crossmember component and install the rear crossmember.
Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Wiring Harness Installation Note
1. Pass the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness outside the rear parking brake cable as shown in the figure.
2. Install the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness.
Front Crossmember 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 ...
Rear Seat Back Frame Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt..
3. Remove the rear seat back..
4. Remove the headrest.
5. Open the fasteners.
6. Detach the hooks.
7. ...
Other materials:
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
While driving the vehicle at a s ...
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates ...
Clock Switch Inspection
NOTE:
Clock switch built with the hazard warning switch.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the clock switch..
3. Verify resistance between the clock switch terminals.
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the clock switch.
Between t ...
