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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> DRUM BRAKES -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Except Navajo & 1994-96 Pickups -> Navajo & 1994-96 Pickups -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Except Navajo & 1994-96 Pickups
  • Ensure parking brake is completely released.
  • Block front wheels, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
  • Adjust parking brake lever screw or nut until wheels are locked when the brake lever is pulled 5-7 notches.
  • After parking brake is adjusted properly, apply parking brake several times, then release...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-00 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 m...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheels.
  • Remove freewheel hub.
  • Remove caliper, mounting support and knuckle arm, leaving brake hose attached, and suspend caliper out of way.
  • Disconnect stabilizer, then remove tie rod end.
  • Remove lower mount of shock absorber.
  • Remove snap ring and spacer.
  • Support lower arm with suitable jack, then disconnect upper and lower ball joints and knuckle.
  • Lower the lower arm and remove knuckle assembly.
  • Remove ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire and connector from alternator.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 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 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 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 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove righthand splash shield.
  • Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
  • Turn c...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Control Sensors Diagram for 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GASEngine Control Sensors Diagram for 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
    • Drivetrain Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GASDrivetrain Components Diagram for 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Position and Limit Switch
  • Main Fuse
  • 4WD Relay 1
  • AFW Switch
  • Change Motor

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defroster Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • Rear Window Defroster Switch
    • 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
    • Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE
    Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mazda MPV 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 1996 Mazda MPV 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 1996 Mazda MPV 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 1996 Mazda MPV 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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