Rear CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
- Remove the rear stabilizer. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the charcoal canister. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3] .) (See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) system leak detection pump. (See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3] .) (See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)