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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Mazda -> Disarming -> 1990-93 -> 1994-96 -> 1997-2001 -> 2002-04
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

NOTE: For B2300, B3000 And B4000, Refer To "Ranger" In "Ford Motor Co."

NOTE: For Tribute, Refer To "Escape" In "Ford Motor Co."

1990-93
  • On 929 models, refer to "1994-96."
  • On models equipped with audio anti-theft, obtain audio unit anti-theft code number from vehicle owner.
  • On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On Miata models, disconnect orange and blue air bag clockspring connectors, Fig. .
  • On 626, MX-6 and RX-7 models, remove lower lefthand sound insulator from instrument panel, then disconnect clockspring orange and blue connectors, Figs...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1993-94 Miata -> 1994-96 -> 1995-96 PICKUPS -> 929 -> ABS Relay -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Computer Module -> Control Unit -> Four Wheel ABS -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor -> Hydraulic Unit -> Miata -> Millenia -> Millenia & 1995-96 Protege -> MPV & 1993 Pickups -> MX-3 -> MX-6 & 626 -> Navajo -> Pickups -> Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Sensor -> Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Valve -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor -> RX-7 -> RX-7 & 929
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System" for bleeding procedure.

Component Replacement

ABS Relay
Millenia & 1995-96 Protege
  • Remove cruise control actuator assembly, then disconnect relay electrical connector.
  • Remove relay mounting nut, then the relay.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque relay mounting nut to 70-95 inch lbs. and cruise control actuator mounting nuts to 26-34 inch lbs.
Hydraulic Unit
Miata
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove hydraulic unit in numbered sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Millenia & 1995-96 Protege
  • Disconnect brake tubing and elec...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Component Locations -> 1994-97 B2300, B3000 & B4000 & Navajo
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

Refe...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheels.
  • Remove freewheel hub.
  • Remove caliper, mounting support and knuckle arm, leaving brake hose attached, and suspend caliper out of way.
  • Disconnect stabilizer, then remove tie rod end.
  • Remove lower mount of shock absorber.
  • Remove snap ring and spacer.
  • Support lower arm with suitable jack, then disconnect upper and lower ball joints and knuckle.
  • Lower the lower arm and remove knuckle assembly.
  • Remove ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove starter motor bolts and starter motor...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Check Engine Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1994-2009 B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000 -> Continuous Memory -> EEC-IV -> EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

EEC-IV

Continuous Memory

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engine is started the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition has been detected by the EEC-IV system. After diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared from the EEC-IV system memory as follows:

  • Perform Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test using Super Star II Tester, or equivalent, scan tool.
  • When DTCs begin to be displayed, deactivate self-test as follows:
    • Using Super Star II Tester, unl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 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 thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mazda B3000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transmission Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GASTransmission Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Rear Axle Sensor
  • Backup Lamp Switch
  • Left Door Lock Switch
    • Control Modules & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GASControl Modules & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Pulse Width Dimming Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Window Relay

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mazda B3000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Interrupt Relay
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter Motor
    • 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Horn Relay
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • Horn Switches
  • Low Pitch Horn

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mazda B3000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
    • Document: MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE AND POWER STEERING APPLICATIONS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mazda B3000 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mazda B3000 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 1996 Mazda B3000 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 1996 Mazda B3000 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 1996 Mazda B3000 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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