Mazda 3 Service Manual: Valvetrain, Cylinder Head

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Removal CAUTION: When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine ...

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Visual Inspection CAUTION: When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor outpu ...

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Front Door Module Panel Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the following parts: a. Inne ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection 1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure. 2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected ventilation hose while the engine is idling. NOTE: Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...

Thermostat Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: 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. Tu ...