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Mazda MX-5 Miata CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2001-06 Miata -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 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 battery has be...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Disassemble
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Mark driveline components.
- Clamp u-joint using suitable tool in vise.
- Remove snap rings. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
- Remove driveshaft slip yoke.
- Position driveshaft slip yoke using suitable tool.
- Press out bearing cup.
- Rotate driveshaft slip yoke.
- Press spider to remove remaining bearing cup.
- Remove driveshaft slip yoke...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> With Scan Tool -> Without Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS
After tire pressure monitor sensor replacement, registration of the unit identification codes must be performed.
Without Scan Tool
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position, then to off.
- Leave vehicle with engine off for at least 15 minutes.
- Start the engine and drive the vehicle at a speed of 16 mph or above for at least 10 minutes.
- After driving the vehicle, verify that the TPMS warning lamp is not flashing or illuminated.
With Scan Tool
- Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the lefthand side of the instrument panel.
- From scan to...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
- Unhook battery cover from battery box.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on lift.
- Remove retainers securing lefthand side cover then remove cover.
- Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
- On models equipped with manual transaxle, proceed as follows:
- Remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
- Position clutch release cylinder out of way.
- On all models, remove oil filter, drain oil in suitable container.
- On models equipped with oil cooler, proceed as follows:
- Remove oil cooler and oil filter adapter component with coolant hoses attached, drain oil in suit...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mazda -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 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 to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
- Turn c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: GAP APPEARS IN HARD PLASTIC DOOR TRIM PANELS Vehicle: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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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