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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20103 L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEINTAKE MANIFOLDSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5L
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]
WARNING:
- A hot engine and intake air system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the intake air system.
- Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure".
1. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". Before Service Precaution
2. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
4. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". After Service Precaution
Step 1
Step 2
Air Cleaner Cover Removal Note
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and resonance chamber and air hose a as single unit.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
Fresh-Air Duct (No.1) Removal Note
1. Remove the fresh-air duct (No.1) and fresh-air duct (No.2) a as single unit.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct (No.1).
Water Hose Removal Note
1. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the water hose.
Intake Manifold Removal Note
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation
2. Remove all clips for securing wiring harnesses from the intake manifold.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses connecting the intake manifold.
4. Remove the fuel distributor and fuel injector a as single unit. Service and Repair
5. Remove the intake manifold.
Throttle Body Installation Note
1. Tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Throttle body tightening torque
- 8-11 Nm {82-112 kgf-cm, 71-97 in-lbf}
Air Hose Installation Note
1. Adjust the convex of the throttle body to the recess of the air hose.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.