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1997 Mazda Protege CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> Air Mix Control -> Airflow Control -> Airflow Mode Control -> Control Wires -> Function Control -> Miata -> MPV -> Pickups -> Protege -> Rec/Fresh Control -> Temperature Control
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege DX 1.5 L4 GAS
Control Wires
Miata
Airflow Mode Control
- Set airflow mode control lever to VENT position.
- Connect and clamp cable with shutter lever on heater unit at its closest point, Fig. .
- Ensure lever moves fully from side to side.
Air Mix Control
- Set air mix lever to maximum HOT position.
- Connect and clamp cable with shutter lever on heater unit far to the right as possible, Fig. .
- Ensure lever moves fully from side to side.
Rec/Fresh Control
- Set selector lever to FRESH position. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1997-98 -> 2000-01 -> 2WD -> 4WABS -> 4WD -> ABS Control Module -> ABS Relay -> B-Series -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Computer Module -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor -> Hydraulic Unit -> Miata -> Millenia -> Millenia & Protege -> MPV -> MX-6 & 626 -> Rear -> Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Sensor -> Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Valve -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor -> Tribute
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System" for bleed procedure.
Component Replacement
ABS Relay
Millenia & 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
B-Series
4WABS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove left front wheel and fender apron.
- Remove hydraulic unit nut, then lower vehicle and remove unit.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the foll...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Component Locations -> 1995-98 Protege w/1.5L & 1.8L Engines
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege DX 1.5 L4 GAS
R...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege ES 1.8 L4 GAS
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing vehicle.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove retainers and splash shield.
- Drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
- Rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege ES 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 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege ES 1.8 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned to On position as a bulb check. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege ES 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 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege DX 1.5 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 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Mazda Protege DX 1.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Mazda Protege ES 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Mazda Protege DX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Mazda Protege ES 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: A/C Inoperative/MIL On DTC P0550 Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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