Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

ASSEMBLY

B2-113prose procedure

A/C compressor bracket only if equipped. K8-ZE V6 engine intake manifold.

Spark Plug

  1. 1
    Install the spark plugs.
    View of the cylinder head/engine area showing spark plug holes and surrounding components for spark plug installation.
spark plugs
15 - 22N·m

A/C Compressor Bracket (If equipped)

  1. 1
    Install the A/C compressor bracket.
A/C compressor bracket
38 - 51N·m

Engine Hanger

  1. 1
    Install the front engine hanger and the ground harness.
    Two-panel figure showing engine hanger and ground harness installation. Left panel labeled 'FRONT' shows the front engine hanger with 'GROUND HARNESS' callout; right panel labeled 'REAR' shows the rear engine hanger.
  2. 2
    Install the rear engine hanger.
front engine hanger and ground harness
19 - 25N·m
rear engine hanger
38 - 51N·m

Intake Manifold Assembly

  1. 1
    Install new gaskets and the intake manifold assembly. Hand tighten the bolts and nuts.
    Engine view showing the intake manifold mounting area with new gaskets being installed and the intake manifold bracket location.
  2. 2
    Install the intake manifold bracket.
  3. 3
    Tighten the intake manifold bolts and nuts in two or three steps.
    Intake manifold assembly installed on the engine, top view showing the manifold runners and bolts to be tightened in two or three steps.
  4. 4
    Connect the hoses.
    Engine view showing hoses being connected to the intake manifold/engine.
intake manifold bracket
19 - 25N·m
intake manifold bolts and nuts
19 - 25N·m

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