GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–2 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. ZLU0000W208
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–3 00–00 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. Symbols • There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, ane the use of SST or equivalent. use. These symbols show application points or use of these materials during service. YLU000WA0 Symbol Meaning Kind Apply oil New appropriate engine oil or gear oil
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–4 Advisory Messages • You'll 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. Apply brake fluid New appropriate brake fluid Apply automatic transaxle/ transmission fluid New appropriate automatic transaxle/ transmission fluid Apply grease Appropriate grease Apply sealant Appropriate sealant Apply petroleum jelly Appropriate petroleum jelly Replace part O-ring, gasket, etc. Use SST or equivalent Appropriate tools Symbol Meaning Kind
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–5 00–00 Troubleshooting Procedure Basic flow of troubleshooting DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic) • 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. WGIWXX0001E
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–6 Procedures for Use Using the basic inspection (section 05) • Perform the basic inspection procedure before symptom troubleshooting. • Perform each step in the order shown. • The reference column lists the location of the detailed procedure for each basic inspection. • Although inspections and adjustments are performed according to the reference column procedures, if the cause of the malfunction is discovered during basic inspection, continue the procedures as indicated in the remarks column. YLU000WA8
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–7 00–00 Using the DTC troubleshooting flow • DTC troubleshooting flow shows diagnostic procedures, inspection methods, and proper action to take for each DTC. YLU000WA1
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–8 Using the diagnostic index • The symptoms of the malfunctions are listed in the diagnostic index for symptom troubleshooting. • The exact malfunction symptoms can be selected by following the index. YLU000WA9
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–9 00–00 Using the quick diagnosis chart • The chart lists the relation between the symptom and the cause of the malfunction. • The chart is effective in quickly narrowing down the relation between symptom and cause of the malfunction. It also specifies the area of the common cause when multiple malfunction symptoms occur. • The appropriate diagnostic inspection relating to malfunction cause as specified by the symptoms can be selected by looking down the diagnostic inspection column of the chart. YLU000WAA
GENERAL INFORMATION 00–00–10 Using the symptom troubleshooting • Symptom troubleshooting shows diagnostic procedures, inspection methods, and proper action to take for each trouble symptom. End Of Sie YLU000WA2
This comprehensive service and repair manual covers the Mazda Protege from 1997 to 2005. It provides detailed illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics, and exact specifications along with step-by-step instructions to help you tackle repairs and maintenance with ease. Whether you are a do-it-yourself enthusiast or a seasoned mechanic, every page is designed for full printability to enhance your workshop or garage experience.
1997-2005 Mazda Protege Service & Repair Manual
1997-2005 Mazda Protege Workshop Repair Manual
1997-2005 Mazda Protege Factory Service Repair Manual