General Information: Other Mazda 3 BK

Range Of Topics

1. This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations: Removal/Installation Disassembly/Assembly Replacement Inspection Adjustment
2. Simple operations which can be performed easily just by looking at the vehicle (i.e., removal/installation of parts, jacking, vehicle lifting, cleaning of parts, and visual inspection) have been omitted.

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1. Inspection and adjustment procedures are divided into steps. Important points regarding the location and contents of the procedures are explained in detail and shown in the illustrations.

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1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components, shows how the parts fit together, and describes visual part inspection. However, only removal/installation procedures that need to be performed methodically have written instructions.
2. Expendable parts, tightening torques, and symbols for oil, grease, and sealant are shown in the overview illustration. In addition, symbols indicating parts requiring the use of special service tools or equivalent are also shown.
3. Procedure steps are numbered and the part that is the main point of that procedure is shown in the illustration with the corresponding number. Occasionally, there are important points or additional information concerning a procedure. Refer to this information when servicing the related part.

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1. There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and the use of SST or equivalent. These symbols show application points or use of these materials during service.

Advisory Messages

1. You will find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower Limits in this manual.

Note. A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.

Specification

1. The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.

Upper and lower limits

1. The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or adjustments.

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Procedures For Use

Using the basic inspection (section 05)

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1. Perform the basic inspection procedure before symptom troubleshooting.
2. Perform each step in the order shown.
3. The reference column lists the location of the detailed procedure for each basic inspection.
4. Although inspections and adjustments are performed according to the reference column procedures, if the cause of the malfunction is discovered during basic inspection, continue the procedures as indicated in the action column.

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1. DTC troubleshooting flow shows diagnostic procedures, inspection methods, and proper action to take for each DTC.

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1. The symptoms of the malfunctions are listed in the diagnostic index for symptom troubleshooting.
2. The exact malfunction symptoms can be selected by following the index.

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1. The chart lists the relation between the symptom and the cause of the malfunction.
2. The chart is effective in quickly narrowing down the relation between symptom and cause of the malfunction. It also specifies the area of the common cause when multiple malfunction symptoms occur.
3. The appropriate diagnostic inspection relating to malfunction cause as specified by the symptoms can be selected by looking down the diagnostic inspection column of the chart.

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1. Symptom troubleshooting shows diagnostic procedures, inspection methods, and proper action to take for each trouble symptom.

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Conversion To SI Units (System International d'Unites)

1. All numerical values in this manual are based on SI units. Numbers shown in conventional units are converted from these values.

Rounding Off

1. Converted values are rounded off to the same number of places as the SI unit value. For example, if the SI unit value is 17.2 and the value after conversion is 37.84, the converted value will be rounded off to 37.8.

Upper And Lower Limits

1. When the data indicates upper and lower limits, the converted values are rounded down if the SI unit value is an upper limit and rounded up if the SI unit value is a lower limit. Therefore, converted values for the same SI unit value may differ after conversion. For example, consider 2.7 kgf/cm 2 in the following specifications: 210-260 kPa {2.1-2.7 kgf/cm 2 , 30-38 psi} 270-310 kPa {2.7-3.2 kgf/cm 2 , 39-45 psi}
2. The actual converted values for 2.7 kgf/cm 2 are 264 kPa and 38.4 psi. In the first specification, 2.7 is used as an upper limit, so the converted values are rounded down to 260 and 38. In the second specification, 2.7 is used as a lower limit, so the converted values are rounded up to 270 and 39.

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1. Always be sure to cover fenders, seats and floor areas before starting work.

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1. Be sure that all necessary tools and measuring equipment are available before starting any work.

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1. Use special service tools or equivalent when they are required.

Disconnection Of The Negative Battery Cable

1. Before beginning any work, turn the ignition switch to LOCK position, then disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 min. to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power. Disconnecting the battery cable will delete the memories of the clock, audio, and DTCs, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to verify those memories before disconnecting the cable.

Using UV light (black light)

1. Remove any oil on the engine or transaxle. NOTE: Referring to the fluorescent dye instruction manual, mix the specified amount of dye into the engine oil or ATF (or transaxle oil).
2. Pour the fluorescent dye into the engine oil or ATF (or transaxle oil).
3. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
4. Inspect for dye leakage by irradiating with UV light (black light), and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
5. If no dye leakage is found, allow the engine to run for another 30 min. or drive the vehicle then reinspect.
6. Find where the oil is leaking from, then make necessary repairs.

Note. To determine whether it is necessary to replace the oil after adding the fluorescent dye, refer to the fluorescent dye instruction manual.

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1. Gather some of the leaking oil using an absorbent white tissue.
2. Take samples of engine oil and ATF (or transaxle oil), both from the dipstick, and place them next to the leaked oil already gathered on the tissue.
3. Compare the appearance and smell, and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
4. Remove any oil on the engine or transaxle.
5. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
6. Check the area where the oil is leaking, then make necessary repairs.

Dynamometer

1. When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or speed meter tester, pay attention to the following: Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front of the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas ventilation system. Since the rear bumper might deform from the heat, cool the rear with a fan. (Surface of the bumper must be below 70°C {158°F} degrees.) Keep the area around the vehicle uncluttered so that heat does not build up. Watch the water temperature gauge and don't overheat the engine. Avoid added load to the engine and maintain normal driving conditions as much as possible.

Note. When only the front or rear wheels are rotated on a chassis dynamometer or equivalent, the ABS CM determines that there is a malfunction in the ABS and illuminates the following lights: Vehicles with ABS ABS warning light Brake system warning light If the above lights are illuminated, dismount the vehicle from the chassis dynamometer and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Then, turn the ignition switch back to the ON position, run the vehicle at 10 km/h or more and verify that the warning lights go out. In this case, a DTC will be stored in the memory. Clear the DTC from the memory by following the memory clearing procedure [ABS] in the on-board diagnostic system. See ABS ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS .

Direction Of View For Connector

1. The viewing direction of connectors is indicated with a symbol.
2. The figures showing the viewing direction are the same as those used in Wiring Diagrams.
3. The viewing directions are shown in the following three ways

Part-side connector

The viewing direction of part-side connectors is from the terminal side.

* : Part names are shown only when there are multiple connector drawings.

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Other

When it is necessary to show the terminal side of vehicle harness-side connectors, such as the following connectors, the viewing direction is from the terminal side.

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1. Main fuse block and the main fuse block relays
2. Data link connector
3. Check connector
4. Relay box

Jumper wire

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1. A jumper wire is used to create a temporary circuit. Connect the jumper wire between the terminals of a circuit to bypass a switch.

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1. The DC voltmeter is used to measure circuit voltage. A voltmeter with a range of 15 V or more is used by connecting the positive (+) probe (red lead wire) to the point where voltage will be measured and the negative (-) probe (black lead wire) to a body ground.

Ohmmeter

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1. The ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance between two points in a circuit and to inspect for continuity and short circuits.

Precautions Before Welding

A vehicle has various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive current generated when welding, be sure to perform the following procedure.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.
3. Securely connect the welding machine ground near the welding area.
4. Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to protect them from weld spatter.

Jacking Positions

1. Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front

Note. Before setting the jack under the vehicle, place boards (approx. 20 mm {0.78 in} thick) under the front tires so that the bumper does not interfere with the jack.

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1. At the center of the front crossmember.

Rear

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1. At the center of the rear crossmember.

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1. Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

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1. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
2. A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
3. When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. CAUTION: Do not tow the vehicle backward forward with driving wheel on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. CAUTION: Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. CAUTION: Do not use the holes under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported.

Tie-Down Hooks

Note. When tie-down with chain or lead, wrap the chain or lead with a soft cloth near the bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.

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1. Remove the tie-down eyelet from trunk.
2. Wrap a screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the painted bumper and open the cap located on the front bumper. CAUTION: The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tie-down eyelet using the wheel brace.
4. Hook the tying rope to the tie-down eyelet. CAUTION: If the tie-down eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tie-down eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. CAUTION: Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper.

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1. In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to now and their SAE equivalents.

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Exterior

INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification

1. Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
2. Wheel lug nuts
3. All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
4. Tire pressures
5. Headlight cleaner and fluid level (if equipped)
6. Operation of bonnet release and lock
7. Operation of trunk lid and fuel-filler lid opener
8. Door operation and alignment including side door and back door
9. Headlight aiming

INSTALL the following parts

1. Flap (if equipped)

Under bonnet-engine off

INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification

1. Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
2. Engine oil level
3. Brake and clutch fluid level
4. Windshield washer reservoir fluid level
5. Coolant level and specific gravity
6. Tightness of water hose clamps
7. Tightness of battery terminals, electrolyte level and specific gravity
8. Tension of drive belt

Interior

INSTALL the following items

1. Fuse for accessories

INSPECT the operations of the following items

1. Seat controls (slide and recline) and headrests
2. Folding rear seat
3. Door locks, including childproof door locks
4. Seat belts and warning system
5. Ignition switch and steering lock
6. Transaxle range switch
7. Warning buzzers
8. Ignition key reminder alarm
9. Air bag system using warning light
10. Cruise control system (if equipped)
11. Power door lock
12. Shift-lock system (if equipped)
13. Starter interlock
14. All lights including warning, and indicator lights
15. Horn, wipers, and washers
16. Wiper blades performance

Clean wiper blades and windshield, if necessary

1. Audio system
2. Cigarette lighter and clock
3. Power windows (if equipped)
4. Heater, defroster, and air conditioner at various mode selections (if equipped)

INSPECT the following items

1. Presence of spare fuse
2. Upholstery and interior finish

INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items

1. Operation and fit of windows
2. Pedal height and free play of clutch and brake pedal
3. Parking brake

Under bonnet-engine running at operating temperature

INSPECT the following items

1. Automatic transaxle fluid level
2. Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner or power steering (if equipped)
3. Ignition timing
4. Idle speed
5. Operation of throttle position sensor

On hoist

INSPECT the following items

1. Manual transaxle oil level
2. Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
3. Tires for cuts or bruises
4. Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage

Chart symbols

I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

Remarks

1. After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
2. Refer to the following for a description of items marked * in the maintenance chart. *1: According to state / provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage / kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.