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2003 Mazda Tribute 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 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Actuators -> Air Flow Mode -> Air Mix -> Ambient Temperature -> Blower Motor -> Control Module -> Evaporator -> Intake -> Magnetic Clutch -> Output Device Operation Check Mode -> Passenger Compartment Temperature -> Refrigerant Pressure -> Sensors -> Solar Radiation -> Switches -> Water Temperature
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS
Output Device Operation Check Mode
- Warm up engine.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Start on-board diagnostic function (present failure indication mode) as outlined in "Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes."
- Press AUTO switch.
- Ensure all climate control unit indicator lights and center panel (climate control part) illuminate for four seconds.
- Ensure operation of each output device when changing steps by pressing REC/FRESH switch. Refer to Fig. for output device operation check table, then Figs. through for operations ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> B-Series -> Except B-Series -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except B-Series
- Remove brake fluid from reservoir after removal of master cylinder.
- Refer to Figs. and , for master cylinder disassembly.
- Visually inspect all components and repair or replace any faulty components.
- Reverse procedure to assemble.
B-Series
- Clean outside of master cylinder and drain fluid after removal.
- Remove snap ring by depressing rear piston, Fig. .
- Remove primary piston from master cylinder, then remove secondary piston by directing compres...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Tribute -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,000 m...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal operating temperature of exhaust system is very high. Never attempt to remove any part of system unit it has cooled. Be especially careful when working around catalytic converters. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Place transmission in neutral, and raise and support vehicle.
- Mark pinion and yoke...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove right front brake rotor.
- Remove and discard right front axle wheel hub nut.
- Release tie rod end from right steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod end removal tool.
- Remove lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut, then release right lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Separate right halfshaft from front wheel knuckle, using suitable front hub removal tool, then remove halfshaft.
- Remove two intermediate shaft retainer...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2001-04 Tribute
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the four caps from the righthand side cowl cover retaining screws.
- Remove the four righthand side cowl cover retaining screws and four pin type retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
- Pull the rain shield rain up...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Engine Oil Life Indicator -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS
- Press and release SETUP button until System Check is displayed.
- Press SETUP button again to display OIL LI...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 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 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, remove right front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove right front lower ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Connectors Diagram for 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Connectors Diagram for 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute 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 Tribute 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 Tribute 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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