How to remove the front handle on a Mazda 3?
Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2). 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. WARNING: Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury.
What makes the brake pads rattle in a Mazda 3?
After 3 months of searching…..turns out the brake pads have a tiny spring to keep them in place. Mine were warped and the pads were floating. Took them out, bent them back into shape. No More Rattle!
Why are the shocks clanging in my Mazda 3?
Any of these are signs of worn struts or shocks. If you’ve checked everything and it all pans out, I would check the brackets at the top of the rear shocks. They are made of a very fragile metal (for some reason..) and I had one shatter last year while going over a bridge. Everything worked fine, but when this happens the shock can float around.
How to remove the transaxle from a Mazda 3?
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component). 4. Remove the air cleaner component.. 5. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.
Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2). 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. WARNING: Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury.
Is the rear shock mount broken on a Mazda3?
Went over a bump yesterday and then heard some rattling, got home and turns out the rear shock mount broke and one of the bolts sheared off. I’ve ordered new mounts and figured this was a good time to replace the shocks and struts, plus some eibach springs.
How to change the BCM on a Mazda 3?
2012 Mazda 3 Body Control Module Replacement. The following post outlines how to change a BCM on a 2010-2013 Mazda 3. Original Problem: My power locks were broken. When using my key fob the doors would not lock when outside the car. The fob could unlock the doors, but not lock them.
How to replace the body control module in a Mazda 3?
1. Disconnect the Negative battery Terminal: 2. Remove the Front Scuff Plate: 3. Remove Front Side Trim: 4. Remove Hood Release Lever: Be careful not to damage the release cable with the Flat Head screwdriver. I wrapped some painters tape over the tip and that worked fine Moving over to the Center Console… 5. Remove Center Console Cup Holder: