1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light (LH).
c. Front mudguard (LH).
d. Hood release lever.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
4. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the body.

5. Remove the clip from the body.
6. Press the grommet into the cabin side.
7. Remove the hood release cable from the cabin side.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
Hood Removal/InstallationFront Seat Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...
How the SRS Air Bags Work
Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags
are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during
an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in
addition to the seat belt functions. Be ...
Fuel Injection Control System
Outline
Performs optimum fuel injection according to engine operation conditions.
The PCM determines the engine operation conditions based on the signals from
each input device and drives the fuel injectors at the optimal fuel injection
time (fuel injection amount) and the fuel ...