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Mazda 3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including Mazda engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mazda -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 2.3L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> B-Series w/2.3L Engine -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Mazda3 -> Mazda6 -> Miata -> MPV -> Protege -> RX8 -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 3 2.0 L4 GAS
Cooling Fan Motor
B-Series w/2.3L Engine
- Remove engine air cleaner.
- Disconnect electric cooling fan electrical connector.
- Remove mounting bolts and position power steering reservoir aside.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect transmission cooling tube from radiator.
- On all models, remove righthand side cooling fan shroud mounting bolt, then lift shroud and electric cooling fan.
- Reverse procedure to install.
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- Remove engine under cover.
- Drain engine coolant into suita...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Mazda3, Mazda6 & RX-8 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 3 I 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 batter...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda 3 I 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.
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 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Pressure Monitor Sensor (Valve Stem Type)
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS
Pressure Monitor Sensor (Valve Stem Type)
Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of air pressure. Place air chuck straight on the valve stem to inflate tire. Do not cock air chuck during inflation cycle. Doing so can damage valve stem and cause air leaks.
- Remove wheel, tire assembly and then the valve cap.
- Remove the valve core of wheel nut and bleed air from the tire.
- Remove the nut and washer.
- Push tire valve completely into tire. Breaking tire bead with wheel unit installed normally could damage unit. Be sure to always push wheel unit so that it is co...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS
- Unhook battery cover from battery box.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts securing charge air cooler cover then remove cover.
- Remove air cleaner hose intake clamps, disconnect MAP sensor connector, and remove bolts securing housing assembly.
- Remove bolts from body side heat insulator and upper exhaust manifold insulator.
- Raise vehicle on lift.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove nut securing alternator then remove bracket.
- Remove nuts securing alternator duct then remove duct.
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> Mazda3
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 3 I 2.0 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 passenger side instrument panel junction block cover.
- For junction block electrical connectors with release tabs, press the tabs inward and disconnect the connector.
- For junction block electrical connectors with levers, move the lever upward to the release position and disconnect the connector.
- Turn the junction block screws counterclockwise. The screws cannot be removed from the juncti...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2004-09 Mazda3
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 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 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda 3 I 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 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda 3 I 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 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Steering Column Components Diagram for 2007 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2007 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: L3 WITH TC ENGINE OIL PAN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE AND SUGGESTED REPAIR TIME UPDATE Vehicle: 2009 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: BODY VIBRATION AT CRUISE SPEED - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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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