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2003 Mazda Protege CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege Mazdaspeed 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege Mazdaspeed 2.0 L4 GAS
When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydraulic pres...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2001-03 Protege, 323 & MX-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege Mazdaspeed 2.0 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 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 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.
- Drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
- Remove tie-rod and ball joint.
- Remove b...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege ES 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Position drive belt out of way.
- Remove B+ terminal cable.
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Remove alternator mounting bolt...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1995-2003 Protege
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege Mazdaspeed 2.0 L4 GAS
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD emission related component or system fault. The MIL will come on in run/crank mode as a bulb check until a PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is detected. The MIL should turn off after a PIP signal is detected. The MIL remains on in the following condition...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege DX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove fresh air duct.
- Remove radiator in numbered sequence...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege DX 2.0 L4 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 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Brake System Components Diagram for 2003 Mazda Protege DX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Harness Components Diagram for 2003 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Mazda Protege cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege DX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege DX 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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