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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege 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 Protege cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mazda Protege cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> CALIPER SERVICE -> 1993 -> 1994-95 -> 1996 -> 929 -> Front -> Installation -> Miata -> Miata & MX-3 -> Millenia -> MPV -> MX-3 -> MX-6 & 626 -> Navajo -> Overhaul -> Pickups -> Protege & 323 -> Rear -> Removal -> Replacement -> RX-7
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L4 GAS

Front

Miata
Replacement

Remove and install parts in order as shown in Fig. .

Overhaul

Refer to Fig. when overhauling caliper.

Millenia
Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
  • Disconnect flexible brake line at caliper, then remove caliper mounting bolts and carefully slide caliper off brake rotor.
  • Remove anti-rattle springs and brake pads as described under "Brake Pad Service."
  • Reverse procedure to install. Refer to "Brake Pad Service" for caliper installation notes and precautions.
  • Bleed brake system as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems".
Overhaul
  • Remove snap rings an...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

Mazda -> Component Locations -> Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, 1999-03 Protege & 2000-06 MPV
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege Mazdaspeed 2.0 L4 GAS

The fu...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda Protege DX 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tires.
  • Remove splash shield, then transaxle drain plug.
  • Raise staked portion of driveshaft locknut using suitable tool.
  • Apply brakes, then loosen and remove locknut.
  • Remove stabilizer, then tie rod ends using tool No. 490118850C or equivalent.
  • Remove lower ball joint attaching bolt.
  • Remove driveshaft clinch bolt and nut, pry down on lower arm to disconnect ball joint.On vehicles equipped with autom...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery.
  • Remove intake manifold bracket.
  • Remove starte...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

Mazda -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Protege ES 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda Protege cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Mazda Protege 1.8 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 Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda Protege DX 1.8 L4 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 Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Control System Components Diagram for 1995 Mazda Protege S 1.8 L4 GASEngine Control System Components Diagram for 1995 Mazda Protege S 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Main Relay
  • Clutch Switch
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  •  Diagram for 1991 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS Diagram for 1991 Mazda Protege GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Water Thermoswitch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Mazda Protege MP3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Mazda Protege MP3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Headlight Relay
  • Headlight Switch
  • Daytime Running Light Relay
  • 1994 Mazda Protege DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Mazda Protege DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Box
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SERVICE ADVISOR'S DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONNAIRE
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege SE 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: SPEC TOOLS - STAR TESTER PROGRAM CARD V2.0
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Protege SE 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda Protege AUTOMOBILES

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