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2005 Mazda RX-8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> B-Series -> Front -> Miata -> Miata & RX-8 -> MPV -> Protege -> Rear -> RX-8 -> Tribute
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Front
B-Series
- Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel assemblies.
- Use a C-clamp to compress caliper piston into bore.
- Remove caliper pin bolts, Figs. and .
- Remove caliper from disc plate and position aside. Do not let caliper hang with its weight suspended by brake hose.
- Slide disc pads off caliper anchor plate.
- Inspect all components for wear or damage.
- Reverse procedure to install. Caliper must be bottomed out to install new disc pads.
Miata
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove components in order, Fig. , noting the following:
- After removing lo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2003-06 Except B-Series & Tribute -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing vehicle.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
- Drain differential oil in suitable container.
- Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor.
- Re...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove front suspension tower bar.
- Remove fresh air duct.
- Position drive belt out of way.
- Remove B+ terminal cable.
- Disconnect alt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2004-09 RX8
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- From right hand side of the glove compartment, pull the stay damper outward to detach from the glove compartment.
- Press the glove compartment stays inward to remove, then lower the glove compartment.
- Detach the retaining clips from the instrument panel, then remove the glove compartment.
- Remove cab...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 2004-09 RX-8
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
This lamp is used to warn of a fault in the anti-lock brake system. The lamp will illuminate for a few seconds and then go off after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp remai...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 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 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
- Loosen alternator adjustment bolt and relieve belt tension.
- Remove driv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Relays Diagram for 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Components on diagram: |
Front Axle Diagram for 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS MAINTENANCE CAUTION Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 2005 Mazda RX-8 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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