Section 78 (Engine Controls [Removal & Installation]): Introduction
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Removal, overhaul and installation procedures are covered in this article. If component removal and installation is primarily an unbolt and bolt-on procedure, only a torque specification may be furnished.
CAUTION:
On models with anti-theft radio, obtain code number and deactivate anti-theft system before disconnecting battery cable. See owner's manual for further information.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURE - MAZDA
article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting the battery.