CAUTION:
If a spark plug that is not as specified is installed, engine performance will be deteriorated. Install only the specified spark plug when replacing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the plug hole plate bracket..
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs using a plug-wrench.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15—20 N·m {1.6—2.0 kgf·m, 12—14 ft·lbf}
Spark Plug Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start
System]Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the OCV connector.
5. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
OCV coil resistance
6.9—7.9 ohms [20°C {6 ...
Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows and disengage
tabs A to remove it.
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
4. Slide rain sensor tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
and detach tab B. ...