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Mazda RX-8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including Mazda engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Mazda -> Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> MPV -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Replacement
MPV
Refer to...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Mazda3, Mazda6 & RX-8 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
The anti-theft function is available as an option for the audio system. Before removing the battery ground cable or disconnecting the audio system power source, obtain the code number to reset the system when repairs are complete.
After the batter...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 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 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Pressure Monitor Sensor (Valve Stem Type)
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 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 RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove starter B+ terminal.
- Remove starter solenoid connector.
- Remove starter mounting ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2004-09 RX8
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 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 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2004-09 RX-8
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 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 conditions: ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 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 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 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 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL: MANUAL TRANSMISSION DYNAMIC DAMPER Vehicle: 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Mazda RX-8 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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