Home/Mazda/MX-5/Mazda MX-5 NC (2005-2008)/Repair manual/Charging System/Charging System: Removal & Installation
Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Charging System All sections

Charging System: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

Charging System 3 illustrations ~137 words

BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

WARNINGFor vehicles with DSC, if the negative battery cable is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
  1. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 2).
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  3. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure. (See «STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE»(ref-244445-S36929774422006092400000).)

Battery Duct Removal Note

  1. Remove the under cover.
  2. Remove the battery duct.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Negative Battery Cable Installation Note
  1. When connecting the negative battery cable to the battery, connect the negative battery cable and the ground cable (Scheme 3)

GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

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 generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cable before performing the following operation.
CAUTIONThe generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct is installed securely.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
  2. Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244453-S32071317942006092400000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Generator Installation Note

  1. Tighten bolt A temporarily.
  2. Tighten bolt B, C to the specified tightening torque.
  3. Tighten bolt A to the specified tightening torque.