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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
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...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Mazda -> Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS
Replacement
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under .
- Remove clutch pipe holder, if equipped, then disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
- Disconnect pushrod fork from brake pedal and r...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2001-06 Tribute w/2.0L Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Mazda Tribute DX 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 th...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS
Front
- Remove wheel lug nuts and wheel.
- Remove righthand front driveshaft nut.
- Remove two inner driveshaft bearing retainer nuts.
- ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPM Sensor Strap & Cradle -> TPM System Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
TPM System Sensor
Removal
Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangeable, Fig. .
- Loosen the wheel and tire assembly lugnuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire changing machine as follows:
- On a paddle type tire machine, position the valve step at 12 o'clock ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter solenoid wire nut.
- Remove starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- Remove ground wire nut and position aside ground wire.
- Remove two starter mounting stud b...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2001-04 Tribute
Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Tribute 2.0 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.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the four caps from the righthand side cowl cover retaining screws.
- Remove the four righthand side cowl cover retaining screws and four pin type retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
- Pull the rain shield rain up...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mazda -> Engine Oil Life Indicator -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Press and release SETUP button until System Check is displayed.
- Press SETUP button again to display OIL LI...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 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 Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove pin-type retainer, five mounting bolts, and right splash shield.
- Rotate hex feature on tensioner clockwise, using ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mazda Tribute cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REAR WIPER ARM REMOVAL Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Vehicle: 2002 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda Tribute AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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