2009-2012 Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 OEM Service & Repair Manual
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2010
MaZDa3
MaZDaSPEED3
Workshop
Manual
FOREWORD
This manual contains on-vehicle service
and/or diagnosis procedures for the Mazda3/
Mazdaspeed3.
For proper repair and maintenance,
a thorough familiarization with this manual is
important, and it should always be kept in a
handy place for quick and easy reference.
All the contents of this manual, including
drawings and specifications, are the latest
available at the time of printing.
As modifications affecting repair or
maintenance occur, relevant information
supplementary to this volume will be made
available at Mazda dealers. This manual
should be kept up-to-date.
Mazda Motor Corporation reserves the right
to alter the specifications and contents of
this manual without obligation or advance
notice.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may
be reproduced or used in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical-including
photocopying and recording and the use of
any kind of information storage and retrieval
system-without permission in writing.
APPLICATION:
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
This manual is applicable to vehicles
beginning with the Vehicle Identification
Numbers (VIN), and related materials
shown on the following page.
CONTENTS
Title
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE
SUSPENSION
DRIVELINE/AXLE
BRAKES
TRANSMISSIONrrRANSAXLE
STEERING
HEATER, VENTILATION &
AIR CONDITIONING HVAC
RESTRAINTS
BODY & ACCESSORIES
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
© 2009 Mazda Motor Corporation
PRINTED IN U.S.A., APRIL 2009
Form No. 1930-1U-09D
Part No. 9999-95-0178-10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN)
JM1 BL1H3*A#
JM1 BL1H4*A#
JM1 BL1H5*A#
JM1 BL1H6*A#
JM1 BL1HF*A#
JM1 BL 1S5*A#
JM1 BL 1S6*A#
JM1 BL 1SF*A#
JM1 BL1SG*A#
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RELATED MATERIALS
Material Name MNAO Part No.
2010 Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 Service Highlights 9999-95-064F-10
Engine Workshop Manual L3 WITH TC 9999-95-0L3T-06
Engine Workshop Manual L5 9999-95-00L5-09
Engine Workshop Manual LF L3 9999-95-LFL3-08
Manual Transmission Workshop Manual G35M-R 9999-95-0G35-03
Manual Transaxle and Transfer Workshop Manual
9999-95-A26M-07
A26M-R A26MX-R
Manual Transmission Workshop Manual G66M-R 9999-95-G66M-09
Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual FS5A-EL 9999-95-FS5A-06
2010 Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 Bodyshop Manual 9999-95-036F-10
2010 Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 Wiring Diagram 9999-95-019G-10
Mazda Material No.
3455-1 U-09D
1833-1 U-05H
1924-1 U-08F
1972-1 U-08K
1756-1 U-021
1898-1 U-06G
1929-1 U-08F
1859-1 U-05 F
3454-1 U-09D
5766-1 U-09D
WARNING
Servicing a vehicle can be dangerous. If you have not received
service-related training, the risks of injury, property damage, and
failure of servicing increase. The recommended servicing procedures
for the vehicle in this workshop manual were developed with
Mazda-trained technicians in mind. This manual may be useful to
non-Mazda trained technicians, but a technician with our
service-related training and experience will be at less risk when
performing service operations. However, all users of this manual are
expected to at least know general safety procedures.
This manual contains "Warnings" and "Cautions" applicable to risks
not normally encountered in a general technician's experience.
They should be followed to reduce the risk of injury and the risk
that improper service or repair may damage the vehicle or render it
unsafe. It is also important to understand that the "Warnings" and
"Cautions" are not exhaustive. It is impossible to warn of all
the hazardous consequences that might result from failure to follow
the procedures.
The procedures recommended and described in this manual are
effective methods of performing service and repair. Some require tools
specifically designed for a specific purpose. Persons using procedures
and tools which are not recommended by Mazda Motor Corporation
must satisfy themselves thoroughly that neither personal safety nor
safety of the vehicle will be jeopardized.
The contents of this manual, including drawings and specifications, are
the latest available at the time of printing, and Mazda Motor Corporation
reserves the right to change the vehicle designs and alter the contents
of this manual without notice and without incurring obligation.
Parts should be replaced with genuine Mazda replacement parts or
with parts which match the quality of genuine Mazda replacement
parts. Persons using replacement parts of lesser quality than that of
genuine Mazda replacement parts must satisfy themselves thoroughly
that neither personal safety nor safety of the vehicle will be
jeopardized.
Mazda Motor Corporation is not responsible for any problems which
may arise from the use of this manual. The cause of such problems
includes but is not limited to insufficient service-related training, use of
improper tools, use of replacement parts of lesser quality than that of
genuine Mazda replacement parts, or not being aware of any revision
of this manual.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION .... 00-00
00-00 GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) CODE ..................... . 00-00-2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) ............................ 00-00-2
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . ....... . 00-00-3
Range of Topics ..• ....... • ....... 00-00-3
Service Procedure ............... . 00-00-3
Symbols ................ • ....... 00-00-5
Advisory Messages ........... • .... 00-00-5
Troubleshooting Procedure ......... . 00-00-6
Procedures for Use ............... . 00-00-7
UNITS . .......................... . 00-00-12
Conversion to SI Units
(Systeme International d'Unites) .... . 00-00-12
Rounding Off. ................... . 00-00-12
Upper and Lower Limits ........... . 00-00-12
SERVICE CAUTIONS . .............. . 00-00-13
Injury/damage Prevention
Precautions ............. • ...... . 00-00-13
Protection of the Vehicle ........... . 00-00-13
Preparation of Tools and
Measuring Equipment ............ . 00-00-13
Special Service Tools ...... •.• .... . 00-00-13
Malfunction Diagnosis System ...... . 00-00-13
Negative Battery Cable Disconnection/
Connection ............... • .... . 00-00-14
Oil Leakage Inspection ............ • 00-00-14
Removal of Parts ............ • .... . 00-00-15
Disassembly • ................... . 00-00-15
Inspection During Removal,
Disassembly ................... . 00-00-15
Arrangement of Parts ........ • .... • 00-00-15
Cleaning of Parts ................. . 00-00-16
Reassembly ..• ............ • .... • 00-00-16
Adjustment ..................... . 00-00-16
Rubber Parts and Tubing ...•.•...• . 00-00-17
Hose Clamps .................... . 00-00-17
Torque Formulas ........ • ........ 00-00-17
Vise ....... •...• .............. . 00-00-17
Dynamometer ........... •.• ...... 00-00-18
SST .......................... . 00-00-18
ELECTRICAL SySTEM .............. 00-00-19
Electrical Parts •..•...• .......... . 00-00-19
Wiring Harness ............ • ...... 00-00-19
Connectors •..• ...... • ........... 00-00-19
Terminals ..• .... • .............. . 00-00-21
Sensors, Switches, and Relays ...... 00-00-21
Wiring Harness •••• .............. . 00-00-21
Fuse ......... • ..... •...• ....... 00-00-22
Direction of View for Connector ...... 00-00-22
Electrical Troubleshooting Tools ...... 00-00-23
Precautions Before Welding ........ . 00-00-24
INSTALLATION OF RADIO SYSTEM . .. 00-00-25
JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT
(2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND
(RIGID RACK) POSITIONS . ......... 00-00-26
Jacking Positions ................ . 00-00-26
Vehicle Lift Positions,
Safety Stand Positions ........... . 00-00-27
TOWING . ......................... 00-00-28
Vehicle Securing Position .......... . 00-00-29
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
LOCATIONS ..................... 00-00-30
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .. . 00-00-30
Engine Identification Number ....... 00-00-30
SAE STANDARDS . ................ . 00-00-31
ABBREVIATIONS ................. . 00-00-32
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ....... . 00-00-33
Pre-Delivery Inspection Table ....... . 00-00-33
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE . ...... . 00-00-34
Scheduled Maintenance Table for U.S.A.,
CANADA and Puerto Rico ......... 00-00-34
Scheduled Maintenance Table
for Mexico ...................... 00-00-37
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GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE
JM1 BL1 H F*A0123456
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Serial No.
0= Hiroshima
L...-_________ P:..,:I.:::::an..:.=,t 1= Hofu
Model year A= 2010
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Check digit *= 0 to 9, X
L...-____________ ~
F= 2.0 L (LF) Federal/CANADA/Mexico
G= 2.0 L (LF) California
id000000100200
3= 2.3 L (L3 WITH TC) Federal/CANADA/Mexico
4= 2.3 L (L3 WITH TC) California
S= 2.S L (LS) Federal/CANADA/Mexico
Engine 6= 2.S L (LS) California
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H=SHB
Body style S= 4SD
1= with Driver, Passenger, Side and
Restraint system Curtain air bag module
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L...-_________________ C_a_r_lin_e_a_nd_S_e_ri_es BL= Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
World manufacturer identification JM1 = Mazda/passenger car
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
JM1 BL1H3*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1H4*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1H5*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1H6*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1HF*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1S5*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1S6*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1SF*A# 100001-
JM1 BL1SG*A# 100001-
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Range of Topics
• This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided
into the following five basic operations:
Removal/I nstallation
Disas.sembly/Assembly
Replacement
Inspection
Adjustment
• Simple operations which can be performed easily just by looking at the vehicle (i.e., removal/installation of
parts, jacking, vehicle lifting, cleaning of parts, and visual inspection) have been omitted.
Service Procedure
Inspection, adjustment
• Inspection and adjustment procedures are
divided into steps. Important points regarding the
location and contents of the procedures are
explained in detail and shown in the illustrations.
SHOWS PROCEDURE ORDER
FOR SERVICE
SHOWS TIGHTENING
TORQUE
,.., .... --'-------it SPECIFICATIONS
Caution
Connect the gauge set from under
the vehicle to prevent contact with
the drive belt and the cooling fan.
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•
GENERAL INFORMATION
Repair procedure
1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components, shows how the parts fit
together, and describes visual part inspection. However, only removal/installation procedures that need to be
performed methodically have written instructions.
2. Expendable parts, tightening torques, and symbols for oil, grease, and sealant are shown in the overview
illustration. In addition, symbols indicating parts requiring the use of special service tools or equivalent are also
shown.
3. Procedure steps are numbered and the part that is the main point of that procedure is shown in the illustration
with the corresponding number. Occasionally, there are important points or additional information concerning a
procedure. Refer to this information when servicing the related part.
Procedure
SHOWS SERVICE
ITEM (S)
*~------------~
"Removal/Installation" 1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle an~ s~pport it with safety stands. RE FERENCES THAT NEED
a
LOWER TRAILING LINK UPPER TRAILING LINK REMOVAUINSTALLATION INDICATES RELEVANT
• 2. Remove ~he undercoyer: (See?1 104 Undercover Removal) TO BE FOLLOWED DURING
Portion 3. Remove In the order indicated In the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. INSTALLATION
"~~~~~-~t~~~ -~;;~r- ------ r~-5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it jf necessary. SHOWS SPECIAL
Installation" Portion SHOWS PROCEDURE ORDER ~~ SERVICE TOOL (SST)
FOR SERVICE ~~~ _mlil FOR SERVICE OPERATION
INSTALL THE PARTS BY \ ~ SHOWS APPLICATION
PERFORMING STEPS ~ 43-56 {4.3-5.8,32-41) POINTS OF GREASE, ETC.
1-3 IN REVERSE ORDER ~ ~
~~~;;rJ;:~6~~I~;;;IONS ~ SHOWS EXPENDABLE PARTS
SHOWS REFERRAL
NOTES FOR SERVIC E
SHOWS REFERRAL --
NOTES FOR SERVICE
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1 Split pin
2 Nut
3
ower trallng inK oall oint
7
B
9
Split pin
Nut
Upper trailing link ball joint
SHOWS DETAILS
SHOWS TIGHTENING
TORQUE UNITS
(See 02-1 Joint Removal Note) I (See 02-14-5 Upper Trailing Link Ball Joint Removal Note)
4 Bolt
5 Lower trailing link
6 Dust boot (lower trailing link)
LowerTrailing Link Ball Joint, Upper Trailing Link
Ball Joint Removal Note
• Remove the ball joint using the SSTs.
10 Nut
11 Upper trailing link
12 Dust boot (upper trailing link)
SHOWS SPECIAL
SERVICE TOOL (SST) NO.
KNUCKLE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Symbols
• There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and the use of SST or equivalent. These symbols
show application points or use of these materials during service.
Symbol Meaning Kind
-~
New appropriate
I
Apply oil engine oil or gear
oil
•
Apply brake fluid
New appropriate
brake fluid
•
Apply automatic
New appropriate
automatic
transaxlel
transaxlel
transmission fluid
transmission fluid
~A
Appropriate
I
Apply grease
grease
·_1
Apply sealant
Appropriate
sealant
G
Apply petroleum Appropriate
jelly petroleum jelly
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Replace part
O-ring, gasket,
etc.
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Use SST or
Appropriate tools
equivalent
Advisory Messages
• You will find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower Limits in this
manual.
Warning
• A Warning indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
Caution
• A Caution indicates a situation in which damage to the vehicle or parts could result if the caution is ignored.
Note
• A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.
Specification
• The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.
Upper and lower limits
• The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or
adjustments.
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•
GENERAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting Procedure
Basic flow of troubleshooting
CUSTOMER ARRIVES
WARNING LlGHT*
ON/FLASHING
CHECK FOR
PRIORITIZED DTC
DIAGNOSE BY DTC
(ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC)
• DTCTABLE
• DTC
TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW
*: INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING
LIGHTS THAT INDICATE MALFUNCTIONS
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
I
DTC
NO WARNING LlGHT*
WITH SYMPTOM
• CHECK DTC
• IGNITION ON TEST, IDLING
TEST
r WITHOUT DTC
DIAGNOSE BY SYMPTOM
(SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING)
1. DIAGNOSTIC INDEX
2. QUICK DIAGNOSIS CHART
(IF MENTIONED)
3. SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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• Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perform the specific DTC diagnostic inspection to quickly and accurately diagnose the malfunction.
• The on-board diagnostic function is used during inspection. When a DTC is shown specifying the cause of a
malfunction, continue the diagnostic inspection according to the items indicated by the on-board diagnostic
function.
Diagnostic index
• The diagnostic index lists the symptoms of specific malfunctions. Select the symptoms related or most closely
relating to the malfunction.
Quick diagnosis chart (If mentioned)
• The quick diagnosis chart lists diagnosis and inspection procedures to be performed specifically relating to the·
cause of the malfunction.
Symptom troubleshooting
• Symptom troubleshooting quickly determines the location of the malfunction according to symptom type.
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2009-2012 Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 OEM Service & Repair Manual
Models covered:
- Mazda3
- MazdaSpeed3
Engines covered:
- 2.0L MZR L Inline-4
- 2.5L MZR L5-VE Inline-4
- 2.3L MZR L DISI Turbo Inline-4 (MazdaSpeed3)
The 2009-2012 Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 OEM Service & Repair Manual includes the same factory procedures used by Mazda dealership technicians for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged MZR engines. It covers system specifications, step-by-step disassembly and reassembly instructions, inspection standards, and practical troubleshooting methods used in professional service environments.
Whether you’re maintaining a daily-driven Mazda3 or tuning and servicing a MazdaSpeed3 with the DISI turbo setup, this manual helps ensure the work is done correctly. It reads like a workshop guide rather than a sales brochure—clear steps, torque values where needed, and no filler. Ideal for both technicians and DIYers who want to work with confidence rather than guesswork.
What’s Inside the Mazda3 / MazdaSpeed3 Service & Repair Manual
General Information
Vehicle identification, engine label references, service safety practices, and scheduled maintenance intervals. Provides the baseline information needed before servicing any system.
Engine
Complete teardown and rebuild procedures for the 2.0L, 2.5L, and 2.3L DISI turbo engines. Covers cylinder head service, valve timing alignment, turbocharger system considerations (where applicable), lubrication circuit inspection, coolant system servicing, and proper reassembly techniques.
Suspension
Front and rear suspension component inspection and replacement, including control arms, sway bars, bushings, shocks/struts, and alignment specifications for restoring stable handling and steering response.
Driveline & Axle
Driveshaft removal, CV joint and axle shaft inspection, differential service points, and procedures for servicing wear-prone driveline components under normal and aggressive use conditions.
Brakes
ABS and hydraulic system diagnostics, rotor/pad replacement, caliper servicing, parking brake adjustment, and bleeding procedures to maintain brake performance and pedal feel.
Transmission & Transaxle
Service steps for both manual and automatic transmissions, including clutch replacement on manual cars, torque converter and shift control checks for automatics, and gear case inspection and reassembly guidelines.
Steering
Rack-and-pinion servicing, power steering pump inspection, steering angle adjustments, and component replacement procedures for consistent steering feedback and control.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
Refrigerant service guidelines, blower motor diagnosis, evaporator and heater core access, climate control system checks, and A/C pressure evaluation.
Restraints
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) diagnostics, airbag module handling procedures, seatbelt pretensioner servicing, and component testing for proper safety system functionality.
Body & Accessories
Exterior panel alignment, bumper and fender service, door and hatch mechanisms, interior trim removal, electrical accessories, and corrosion control practices common for cars in varying climates.
Alphabetical Index
System and component reference index for faster navigation during service work, especially when moving between multiple sections or performing multi-system diagnostics.
Why Use This Mazda Service Manual?
This manual shows how these cars were intended to be serviced—no generic shortcuts or universal steps. Procedures are clear, specific, and written to reduce the chance of damage during disassembly or reassembly. It works equally well for routine maintenance or full drivetrain repairs.
Format & Compatibility
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