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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> MPV -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

Replacement

MPV

Refer to...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Component Locations -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS

The fuel filter is loca...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

Front

  • Place transmission in neutral, and raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel lug nuts and wheel.
  • Remove from wheel axle hub nut.
  • Separate lower control arm from front wheel knuckle.
  • Remove nut and pinch bolt.
  • Separate lower control arm from front wheel knuckl...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Position vehicle on lift.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bolts from righthand lower splash shield.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
  • Press locking tab to release alternator lower air duct from alternator and remove lower air duct.
  • Remove two battery harness locators from alternator shield.
  • Remove heated oxygen sensor wiring harness from lower part of alternator shield.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Position alternator B+ protective cover aside, remove B+ terminal nut a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2005-07 Tribute
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 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.

  • Remove the two wiper pivot arms nuts, cowl panel grille pin-type retainers and cowl panel grille pin-type retainers, Fig. .
  • Remove the lefth...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 2001-09 Tribute
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS

Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to syste...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 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 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove splash shield .
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockw...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

EVAP Canister Vent Control Solenoid Connector Diagram for 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GASEVAP Canister Vent Control Solenoid Connector Diagram for 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • EVAP Canister Vent Control Solenoid Connector
    • Air Curtain Module Connector Diagram for 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GASAir Curtain Module Connector Diagram for 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Curtain Module Connector

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Restraint Control Module
  • Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator
    • 2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Vapor Management Valve

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
    • Document: SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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