Mazda 3 Service Manual: Thermostat Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
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Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
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Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes.
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When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
5. Drain the engine coolant..
6. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way. (MZR 2.0).
7. Remove the drive belt. (MZR 2.5).
8. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner. (MZR 2.0).
9. Remove the idler pulley. (MZR 2.5).
10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Refill the engine coolant..
13. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..
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1 |
Water hose |
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2 |
Lower radiator hose |
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3 |
Thermostat component |
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4 |
Gasket |
Thermostat Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot ...
Emissions
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Other materials:
Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front interior lights/personal lights
Shift lights
Auxiliary box lights (if equipped)/Wireless charge ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
2. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX..
4. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft..
5. Remove the joint shaft..
6. Remove the oil seal (LH).
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Front Seat Cover Removal/Installation [Vehicles With Power Seat System]
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
