1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector..
4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.


If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.
Hood Latch Switch
Hood Release Cable Removal/InstallationSide Wall Removal/Installation
1. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2)
and remove it while detaching hooks A and clip B.
2. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow (3) and remove it while detaching
the guide C.
CAUTION:
If the hooks A and clip B is removed forceful ...
Wiper/Washer System Personalization
A customize function has been adopted which switches the auto wiper system
between operable/inoperable.
Using Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS)
The auto wiper function can be enabled or disabled using the Mazda Modular
Diagnostic System (M-MDS). Refer to the Workshop M ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...