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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 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 323 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1991-92 -> Discharging System
Vehicle: 1991 Mazda 323 DX 1.8 L4 GAS

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycling station, follow the manufacturer's operating instructions, noting the following:

  • Use extreme caution and observe all safety and service precautions related to use of refrigerants.
  • Connect refrigerant recycling station hose(s) to vehicle A/C service port(s) and recovery station inlet fitting. Hoses used should have shutoff devices or check valve within 12 inches of hose e...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> 1994-96 Pickups -> 1995-96 -> 1995-96 Miata -> Millenia -> MPV & 1993 Pickups -> MX-3 -> MX-6 & 626 -> Navajo -> Protege
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS

1995-96 Miata

Refer to Fig. for troubleshooting flowchart.

Millenia

Refer to Fig. for troubleshooting flowchart.

MPV & 1993 Pickups

Refer to Fig. and for troubleshooting flow chart.

MX-3

Refer to Fig. for troubleshooting flowchart.

MX-6 & 6...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1990-00 Protege, 323 & MX-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 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 Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tires and wheels.
  • Remove hub nut.
  • Remove splash shield.
  • Remove stabilizer bar attaching nuts and stabilizer bar from lower control arm.
  • Remove tie rod end nut and remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove ball joint nut and remove ball joint from lower control arm.
  • Using a suitable pry bar, pry driveshaft out of transaxle...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda 323 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire and connector from alternator.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts and nut.
  • Remove alternator from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Mazda -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda 323 DX 1.8 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remain...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mazda 323 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove resonance chamber from radiator.
  • Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.
  • Remove overflow hose from radiator.
  • Remove radiator upper hose.
  • Remove radiator lower hose.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect radiator thermoswitch connector.
  • Remove two ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Remove air intake pipe.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjustment bolt and relieve belt tension.
  • Remove drive be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Injection System Components Diagram for 1993 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 L4 GASFuel Injection System Components Diagram for 1993 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Steering Pressure Sensor
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve
  • Igniter
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Center Differential Lock System Diagram for 1989 Mazda 323  1.6 L4 GASCenter Differential Lock System Diagram for 1989 Mazda 323 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Center Differential Lock Control Switch
  • Center Differential Lock Sensor
  • Center Differential Lock Sensor Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Buckle Switch
  • Left Door Latch Switch
  • Right Door Latch Switch
  • 1991 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Mazda 323 SE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • Starter Interlock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Mazda 323 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE
    Vehicle: 1993 Mazda 323 SE 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: CHECKING PROCEDURE FOR POWER STEERING BOOT LEAKAGE
    Vehicle: 1987 Mazda 323 1.6 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda 323 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mazda 323 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 323 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 323 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 323 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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