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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Miata -> Millenia -> MPV -> MX-6 & 626 -> Pickups -> Protege
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS

Miata
  • Remove undercover and glove compartment.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from blower motor.
  • Remove blower motor mounting bolts and lower blower motor from bottom of housing, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Millenia
  • Remove instrument panel in numbered sequence shown, Fig. .
  • Remove evaporator core as described under "Evaporator Core, Replace."
  • Disconnect air intake actuator electrical connector, then blower motor electrical connector.
  • Remove blower unit nuts, then blower unit, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedur...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE -> 1993 -> 1994-96 -> 929 -> Front -> Installation -> Miata -> Miata & MX-3 -> Millenia -> MPV & 929 -> MX-3 -> MX-6 & 626 -> Navajo -> Pickups -> Protege & 323 -> Rear -> Removal -> RX-7
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

Miata
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove parts in order as shown in Fig. , noting the following:
    • After removing lower lock bolt, rotate caliper upward and support with rope.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
    • Push the piston inward using piston pushing tool No. 490221600C, or equivalent, then install new pads.
Millenia

Brake pads should be replaced as a set if lining thickness is below .08 inch on any pad.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper lower mounting bolt.
  • Pivot caliper upward off rotor, Figs. and . Do ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-00 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 m...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 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 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Deactivate audio antitheft function, before disconnecting battery.
  • Remove or disco...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS

Inlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove righthand splash shield.
  • Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
  • Turn c...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mazda MX-6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Keyless Entry System Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GASKeyless Entry System Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Actuator
  • CPU
  • Transmitter
  • Trunk Lid Opener Relay
  • Door Lock Timer Unit
  • Engine Control System Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GASEngine Control System Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Range Switch
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Main Relay
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mazda MX-6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heater Control Illumination
  • Rear Window Defroster Switch Illumination
  • Hazard Warning Switch Illumination
  • Cruise Control Main Switch Illumination
  • Front Fog Light Switch Illumination
  • 1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda MX-6 RS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • ABS Control Module
  • ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor RF
  • ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor RR
  • ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor LF
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mazda MX-6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: STAINS APPEAR ON WHEELS
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: BATTERY MAINTENANCE - SERVICE TIP
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mazda MX-6 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mazda MX-6 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 MX-6 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 MX-6 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 MX-6 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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