Mazda 3 Service Manual: Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
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A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
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Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because it is a precision unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and set it out of the way..
5. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver..
6. Rotate the electric variable valve timing motor joint to the left and right by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly in 15°
increments.
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If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver.(See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
NOTE:
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The electric variable valve timing motor joint moves in 15°
increments, and if the joint is moved 24
times, it rotates one full rotation.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing ac ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G
2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 ...
Other materials:
Rearview Mirror Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the position shown in the figure
and press the center part of the spring in the direction of arrows (1), and then
pull out the rearview mirror in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview m ...
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Type A
*1 The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.
Type B
*1 The ...
Joint Shaft Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle side) and ...
