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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2003-06 Except B-Series & Tribute -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

Disassemble

  • Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
  • Mark driveline components.
  • Clamp u-joint using suitable tool in vise.
  • Remove snap rings. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
  • Remove driveshaft slip yoke.
  • Position driveshaft slip yoke using suitable tool.
  • Press out bearing cup.
  • Rotate driveshaft slip yoke.
  • Press spider to remove remaining bearing cup.
  • Remove driveshaft slip yoke...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Pressure Monitor Sensor (Valve Stem Type)
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2.0 L4 GAS

Pressure Monitor Sensor (Valve Stem Type)

Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of air pressure. Place air chuck straight on the valve stem to inflate tire. Do not cock air chuck during inflation cycle. Doing so can damage valve stem and cause air leaks.

  • Remove wheel, tire assembly and then the valve cap.
  • Remove the valve core of wheel nut and bleed air from the tire.
  • Remove the nut and washer.
  • Push tire valve completely into tire. Breaking tire bead with wheel unit installed normally could damage unit. Be sure to always push wheel unit so that it is co...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • 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 bolts securing power steering hose bracket then remove bracket.
  • Remove nut securing alternator then remove bracket.
  • Remove nuts securing alternator duct then remove ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1996-2009 MX-5 Miata
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD II emission related component or system fault. The MIL will come on in run/crank mode as a bulb check until a PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is detected. The MIL should turn off after a PIP signal is detected. The MIL remains on in the following conditio...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container, then remove engine undercover.
  • Remove air intake pipe, Fig. .
  • Remove radiator hoses and coolant bottle hose.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconne...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery and battery tray.
  • Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
  • Turn c...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Components Diagram for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GASSeat Components Diagram for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Left Seat Weight Sensor Connector
  • Front Body Ground Diagram for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2.0 L4 GASFront Body Ground Diagram for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground G1
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Spec 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Spec 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Anti Lock Brake System
  • Anti Lock Brake System Wheel Speed Sensor Left Rear
  • 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Right Door Speaker
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SQUEAK AND/OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
    Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: MAZDA PAINT PROGRAM (MPP02) - PAINT OVERSPRAY ON EXTERIOR SURFACES - CAMPAIGN
    Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata 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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