Washer System & Wiper System: Overhaul Mazda 3 BL

Disassembly

Note. Do not replace link parts individually. If it is necessary to replace any part, replace the windshield wiper link as a single unit.

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1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.

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1. Use a clean rag to protect the link and squeeze using pliers.

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1. Assemble the wiper link No. 1 positioned as shown in the figure.

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1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
2. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, and ground to terminal D, then verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table. If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor. WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATION Terminal connected to battery positive voltage Operation condition A HI B LO

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345250-S24816571422009102000000) .)
3. Disconnect the windshield washer motor connector and windshield washer hose.
4. Disconnect the rear washer motor connector and rear washer hose. (5 door)
5. Disconnect the washer fluid-level sensor connector. (Vehicles with the washer fluid-level sensor)
6. Remove the bolts and nut, then remove the washer tank.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S11421248402009102000000) ).
3. Remove the windshield washer motor, then remove the grommet.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield washer motor terminal A and terminal B to ground.
2. Verify that the windshield washer motor operates normally. If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield washer motor.

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1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S41323140302009102000000) ).
2. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345249-S38298836272009102000000) .)
3. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.
4. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle.
5. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Clean the washer nozzle by inserting and moving a needle or an equivalent tool back and forth. If the nozzle becomes clogged again after cleaning, remove the hose from washer nozzle. Make sure there is enough washer fluid. Then turn the washer switch on and flush the inside of the hose.

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1. Remove the hood insulator. (See «HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345250-S23167317532009102000000) )
2. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. Disconnect joint pipe A.
4. Remove windshield washer hose A from clips A.
5. Remove clips B.
6. Disconnect windshield washer hose B from the washer nozzle.
7. Disconnect windshield washer hose C from the washer nozzle.
8. Disconnect joint pipe B, then remove windshield washer hose A, B and C.
9. Install in the reverse order removal.

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1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S41323140302009102000000) ).
2. Remove the cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345249-S38298836272009102000000) .)
3. Disconnect windshield washer hose A from the washer tank.
4. Remove the windshield washer hose A from clips A.
5. Remove the joint pipe B.
6. Remove the clip B.
7. Remove the joint pipes C.
8. Remove the clips C.
9. Disconnect windshield washer hose B from the washer nozzle.
10. Disconnect windshield washer hose C from the washer nozzle.
11. Disconnect joint pipe B, then remove windshield washer hose A, B and C.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S11421248402009102000000) )
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the washer fluid-level sensor.
5. Remove the grommet.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Inspect for continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals using an ohmmeter. If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S35932273802009102000000) .)
3. Disconnect the wiper and washer switch connector.
4. Remove the screws, then remove the wiper and washer switch.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Verify that the continuity between the windshield wiper and washer switch is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the wiper and washer switch.

VEHICLE WITH THE AUTO WIPER SYSTEM

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1. Verify that the continuity between the rear wiper and washer switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the wiper and washer switch.

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1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the rear wiper arm and blade. (See «REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-345242-S17619907392009102000000) ).

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1. Clean the rear wiper arm connector shaft using a wire brush before installing the rear wiper arm.

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1. Operate the rear wiper motor to set the wiper in the park position.
2. Set the rear wiper arm onto the ceramic end line.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts: Rear wiper arm and blade (See «REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S42869923172009102000000) ). Liftgate upper trim (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) .) Liftgate side trim (See «LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39658015982009102000000) .) Liftgate lower trim (See «LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03083004052009102000000) .)
3. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear wiper motor.
5. Remove the outer bushing.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal B, and ground the rear wiper motor terminal A.
2. Verify that the rear wiper motor operates. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345242-S11421248402009102000000) )
3. Remove the rear washer motor, then remove the grommet.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Connect battery positive voltage to rear washer motor terminal A and terminal B to ground.
2. Verify that the rear washer motor operates normally. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear washer motor.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) .)
3. Remove the rear spoiler. (See «REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345249-S12845244942009102000000) .)
4. Squeeze the tabs, then remove the rear washer nozzle.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the rear washer nozzle. (See «REAR WASHER NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-345242-S24824563462009102000000) ).

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1. Insert a needle or an equivalent tool into the spray hole of the rear washer nozzle and adjust the nozzle direction as shown.