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Engine Disassembly/Assembly

  1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drive plate. (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .)
  4. Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the thermostat case and water hose component.
  6. Remove the water bypass tube. (See WATER BYPASS TUBE REMOVAL NOTE .)
  7. Remove the Ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL PACK .)
    Fig 1: Removing Thermostat Case And Water Hose Component
    G01888144Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator bracket.
  9. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator Bracket
    G01888145Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.