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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Mazda -> 1990-2002 Miata, Millenia, Protege, 323, MX-3, MX-6, 626, RX-7 & 929
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege LX 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

  • Disconnect brake fluid level sensor.
  • Using Line Wrench tool No. 490259770 A/B, or equivalent, disconnect and cap brake fluid lines from master cylinder.
  • Remove proportioning bypass valve attaching bolts and valve, if equipped.
  • Remove bracket, if equipped, then the master cylinde...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1990-00 Protege, 323 & MX-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege SE 1.8 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

The anti-theft function is available as an option for the audio system. Before removing the battery ground cable or disconnecting the audio system power source, obtain the code number to reset the system when repairs are complete.

After the ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tires.
  • Remove splash shield, then transaxle drain plug.
  • Raise staked portion of driveshaft locknut using suitable tool.
  • Apply brakes, then loosen and remove locknut.
  • Remove stabilizer, then tie rod ends using tool No. 490118850C or equivalent.
  • Remove lower ball joint attaching bolt.
  • Remove driveshaft clinch bolt and nut, pry down on lower arm to disconnect ball joint.On vehicles equipped with autom...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege SE 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire and connector from alternator.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts and nut.
  • Remove alternator from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1990-92 Protege
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GAS

The MIL is located in the instrument panel. If the engine/emission control module detects a monitored device malfunction, the MIL will stay on with the engine running. This lamp indicates a problem in...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege SE 1.8 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjustment bolt and relieve belt tension.
  • Remove driv...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Manual Transaxle Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GASManual Transaxle Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Neutral Switch
  • Back-Up Switch
  • Automatic Transaxle Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GASAutomatic Transaxle Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Protege 4WD 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Solenoid Valve
  • Pulse Generator
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • EC-AT Control Unit
  • Hold Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Mazda Protege LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mazda Protege LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Combination Switch
  • Headlight Relay
  • Left Headlight
  • Right Headlight
  • 1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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