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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 2.3 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.

Note: When replacing the driveshaft (double offset joint type), replace it as a single unit because it cannot be disassembled.

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts and splash shield as a single unit.
  • Remove plug hole plate by lifting up on rubber clips with suitable tool.
  • Remove and discard drive belt.
  • Lift coolant reservoir from mounting bracket and disconnect hose.Drain coolant in a clean container to catch coolant after removing hose. Lay coo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> Mazda5
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the undercover.
  • Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove the power MOS FET connector.
  • Remove...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2006-09 Mazda5
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD II 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 conditions:...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery cover and battery duct.
  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Remove engine under-cover subassembly.
  • Remove cooling fan component.
  • Drain engine coolant using...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 2.3 L4 GAS

A/C Compressor Drive Belt

  • Remove engine under cover and splash shield.
  • Remove A/C Compressor Drive Belt with suitable scissors. A/C Compressor Drive Belt cannot be reused.
  • Install new drive belt to A/C compressor pulley.
  • Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise, using a suitable tool and install ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Mazda 5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Starter Connector
  • Safety Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GASSafety Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Side Air Bag Module Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Mazda 5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defroster Relay
  • Battery
  • Body Control Module
  • 2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mazda 5 Touring 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Rear Washer Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Mazda 5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SLIDING DOOR LOCK HARD TO OPERATE
    Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: A/C STOPS COOLING/REDUCED AIRFLOW DURING A LONG DRIVE IN HUMID TEMPERATURES
    Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Mazda 5 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Mazda 5 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 2008 Mazda 5 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 2008 Mazda 5 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 2008 Mazda 5 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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