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Starting System (L3): Removal & Installation Mazda 5 I

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STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

WARNINGRemove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury. When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
Scheme 19
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]»(ref-244326-S41790335602006092100000) ).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover.
  4. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes still connected. (MTX) (See «MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R]»(ref-244336-S16328911282006092100000) ).
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
  2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked. If the starter does not operate, inspect the following: Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit. Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the ignition switch, and the transaxle range switch (ATX).

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: No-Load Test
Scheme 20: No-Load Test
  1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
  2. Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.
  3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly. If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
  4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating. If not within the specification, replace the starter. Starter no load test voltage 11 V Starter no load test current 90 A or less

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