2008 Mazda 3 Starter & Alternator Replacement (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Mazda 3

  • 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:2000, Fuel Injection
  • 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS, CC:2260, Fuel Injection
  • 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS, CC:2260, Fuel Injection

STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolts securing charge air cooler cover then remove cover.
  • Remove air cleaner hose intake clamps, disconnect MAP sensor connector, and remove bolts securing housing assembly.
  • Remove bolts from body side heat insulator and upper exhaust manifold insulator.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove nut securing alternator then remove bracket.
  • Remove nuts securing alternator duct then remove duct.
  • ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts and splash shield as a single unit.
  • Remove plug hole plate by lifting up on rubber clips with suitable tool.
  • Remove plug hole plate from side of engine.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • Rotate center of belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Lift coolant reservoir from mounting bra...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolts securing charge air cooler cover then remove cover.
  • Remove air cleaner hose intake clamps, disconnect MAP sensor connector, and remove bolts securing housing assembly.
  • Remove bolts from body side heat insulator and upper exhaust manifold insulator.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove nut securing alternator then remove bracket.
  • Remove nuts securing alternator duct then remove duct.
  • ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
  • On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
  • On all models, remove starter motor wiring harness bracket nuts then remove bracket.
  • Remove nut f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
  • On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
  • On all models, remove starter motor wiring harness bracket nuts then remove bracket.
  • Remove nut f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
  • On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
  • On all models, remove starter motor wiring harness bracket nuts then remove bracket.
  • Remove nut f...

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