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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+

Import Compressor Service -> Panasonic (Matsushita) Compressor -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Tribute 3.0 V6 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ...

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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 -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> B-Series -> Except B-Series & Tribute -> Manual -> Pressure -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Except B-Series & Tribute

  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands.
  • Fill reservoir with brake fluid, ensure reservoir is at least half full at all times during bleeding procedure.
  • After removing bleeder cap, connect one end of transparent vinyl tube to bleeder and place other end in a clean, clear container that is half full with brake fluid.
  • One person should depress pedal a few times, then hold the pedal depressed.
  • A second person should loosen the bleeder screw and drain fluid, then retighten screw to specifications.
  • Repeat steps 4 and 5 until there are no more air bubbles see...

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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 -> Component Locations -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Tribute 2.0 L4 GAS

The fuel filter is loca...

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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+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal operating temperature of exhaust system is very high. Never attempt to remove any part of system unit it has cooled. Be especially careful when working around catalytic converters. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Place transmission in neutral, and raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark pinion and yoke...

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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+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda Tribute I 2.3 L4 GAS

If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire ...

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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+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove right front brake rotor.
  • Remove and discard right front axle wheel hub nut.
  • Release tie rod end from right steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod end removal tool.
  • Remove lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut, then release right lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Separate right halfshaft from front wheel knuckle, using suitable front hub removal tool, then remove halfshaft.
  • Remove two intermediate shaft retainer...

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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 -> 2005-07 Tribute
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0 V6 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.

  • Remove the two wiper pivot arms nuts, cowl panel grille pin-type retainers and cowl panel grille pin-type retainers, Fig. .
  • Remove the lefth...

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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 -> Check Engine Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2001-09 Tribute -> EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS

EEC-V

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or ...

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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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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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: 2003 Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, remove right front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove right front lower ...

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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+.

Connectors Diagram for 2002 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GASConnectors Diagram for 2002 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Central Junction Box
  • Battery Junction Box
  • E-2074
  • Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GASFront Body Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground G18
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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.

    2002 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • PCM Power Relay
  • Ignition Relay
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • PCM Relay
  • License Lamp
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Flasher Unit
  • Horn
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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: MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: HYBRID - BLOWER MOTOR INOP OR STUCK ON LOW OR HI
    Vehicle: 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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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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