1992 MAZDA PROTEGE ECU

R REAR SUSPENSION (STRUT)
Disassembly / Inspection
1. Reassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
1. Cap 6. Bound stopper
2. Nut and washer 7. Coil spring
Disassembly Note .,........,.*,................. Below 8. Lower spring seat
9. Shock absorber
Inspection .,,.,....,.....*..,...........*.... page R-23 3. Retainer
4. Mounting block
5. Stopper seat .-,
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Disassembly note
Piston rod nut and washer
1. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
Caution
l Use protective plates in the jaws of the vise.
2. Loosen the piston rod nut a few turns. Do not remove it.
Caution _-,
l Do not remove the nut.
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3. Compress the coil spring with the SST.
4. Remove the piston rod nut.
5. Remove the coil spring.
Inspection
Check for the following and replace the shock absorber, if
necessary.
Rear shock absorber function inspection
Secure a handle to the piston rod, and compress and expand
the shock piston at least three times, Verify that the operation-
al force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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R REAR SUSPENSION (STRUT)
Assembly
41-50)
N.m (m-kg, f&lb)
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1. Shock absorber
2. Lower spring seat
3. Coil spring
4. Bound stopper
5. Stopper seat
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6. Mounting block
7. Retainer
8. Nut and washer
9. Cap
1. Secure the shock absorber in a vise.
Caution
l Use protective plates in the jaws of the vise.
2. Install the lower spring seat.
3. Install the coil spring, fitting the end of the coil into the step
of the lower seat.
4. Compress the coil spring with the SST.
5. Install the bound stopper and the stopper seat.

REAR SUSPENSION ~STRUT~
T LbWER BRACKET
LOWER BRACKET
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6. Install the mounting block, aligning the studs of the mount-
ing block and the lower bracket of the shock absorber as
shown in the figure.
7. Install the retainer.
8. Loosely tighten the piston nut.
9. Carefully loosen and remove the
SST.
Caution
l Verify that the coil spring is correctly seated In the
mounting block and lower spring seat.
IO. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
11. Install the retainer and washer.
12. Tighten the mounting block nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
55-66 Narn (5.6-6.9 m-kg, 41-50 ft-lb)
13. Install the cap over the nut.
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MOLDING, PROTECTOR, GARNISH S
ADHESIVE
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ADHESIVE
Installation Note
Roof molding
1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the body.
Note
l Remove as much adhesive as possible without
damaging the painted surface.
l If the adhesive is difficult to remove, soften it with
a hot air blower.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the molding and molding
adhesion surface of the body.
3. Apply primer to the molding as shown.
4. Apply the adhesive (polyurethane) to the molding as shown.
Caution
l Do not apply too much adhesive because it will ooze
out when installed.
5. Peel away the molding adhesive tape protector.
6. Install the’front molding clip to the body stud.
7. Align the molding on the body and attach it securely.
8. Install the rear molding clip to the body stud.
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BONDING AGENT
DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE
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Installation Note
Protector
1. Use a knife to remove the adhesive remaining on the body
and protector.
Note
l Remove as much adhesive as possible without
damaging the painted surface.
l If the adhesive is difficult to remove, soften it with
a hot air blower.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the protector and body
adhesion surface.
3. Apply primer to the protector as shown.
4. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the protector (when
reused).
5. Apply adhesive (polyurethane) to the protector as shown.
6. Mark the installation position on the body with masking tape.
7. Align the protector on the body and attach it securely.
Note
l Adhesion conditions deteriorate if air temperature
is below 20°C (66OF); heating of the body is recom-
mended.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR S
Rearview mirror
1. Knob cover
2. Knob
3. Inner garnish
4. Outside mirror
Inspection (Remote control) . page S-56
Disassembly . . .., ,.,...... ,., ,. . . . . . . page S-57
Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page S-57
5. Front door trim, Door screen Power outside mirror switch
7. Meter hood
Removal / installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page S-94
8. Power outside mirror switch
Inspection .,,....,..,...,..........., . . . . . . . . page S-55
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Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . pages S-l 0, 11
6. Power outside mirror harness
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Disassembly of Door Mirror
1. Warm the frame and the mirror glass with a hot air blower.
2. Insert a scraper between the mirror glass and the frame.
Pry the mirror loose.
3. Remove the remaining adhesive.
Assembly of Outside Mirror
1. Warm the frame with a hot air blower.
2. Install the glass in the frame. Gently press it in to secure it.
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WINDSHIELD
mm (in)
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Installation Note
Windshield
1. Cut away the old sealant with a razor knife so that 1 to 2mm
(0.04 to 0.08 in) of sealant remains around the circumfer-
ence of the frame. If all the sealant has come off in any one
place, apply primer after degreasing, and allow it approx.
30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create a
2mm (0.08 in) layer. _,
2. Carefully clean an area 5 cm (1.97 in) wide around the cir-
cumference of the glass and the bond on the body.
3. Bond a new dam along the circumference of the glass 7mm
(0.28 in) from the edge.
Caution
l Bond the dam securely and allow it to dry.
4. Apply primer with a brush to the bonding area of the glass
and the body, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 minutes.
Caution
l Keep the area free of dirt and grease. Do not touch
the surface. If primer gets on the hands, remove it
immediately.
5. Apply primer to the upper windshield molding as shown.
Caution
l Keep the area free of dirt and grease. Do not touch
the surface.
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6. Install the spacers onto the body as shown
Caution
. Damaged spacers must be replaced.
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