2002 MAZDA 6 cooling

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ECOOLING SYSTEM
OUTLINE................................................................ E-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION.......................... E-2
FEATURES .......................................................... E-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... E-3
COOLING SYSTEM................................................ E-4
STRUCTURAL VIEW ........................................... E-4
COOLING FLOW DIAGRAM ............................... E-5
COOLING FAN .................................................... E-5
OUTLINE................................................................ E-6
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION ..... E-6
LOCATION INDEX ............................................... E-6
RADIATOR CAP..................................................... E-7
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION ........................... E-7
ENGINE COOLANT................................................ E-8
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .... E-8
THERMOSTAT....................................................... E-9
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ....... E-9
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION ........................... E-10
WATER PUMP...................................................... E-11
WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION...... E-11
FAN MOTOR........................................................ E-12
COOLING FAN MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................ E-12
COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION ............. E-13 FEATURES
SERVICE

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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E360202000205•The construction and operation of the water pump and the thermostat for the new Mazda6 (GG, GY) MZR-CD
(RF Turbo) engine model are the same as the current Mazda 323 (BJ) RF Turbo engine model. (European
specs.) (See Mazda 323 RF Turbo Workshop Manual Supplement 1633-10-98G.)
•The construction and operation of the cooling system except for the water pump and the thermostat for the new
Mazda6 (GG, GY) MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model are the same as the current Mazda6 (GG) L3 engine
model except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
•The construction and operation of the engine cooling system for the new Mazda6 (GG, GY) L8, LF, and L3
engine models is the same as the current Mazda6 (GG) L8, LF, and L3 engine models. (See Mazda6 Training
Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
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FEATURESA6E360202000206Modification to fit the engine performance
•Cooling fan motor output has been changed. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E360202000209Gasoline engine
Bold frames: New specifications
Diesel engine
Bold frames: New specifications
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ItemSpecification
New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)
L8 LF L3
Cooling system Water-cooled
Coolant capacity
(approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 7.5 {7.9, 6.6}
Water pump TypeCentrifugal,
V-ribbed belt-driven
ThermostatTypeWax,
Bottom-bypass
Opening temperature (°C {°F}) 80—84 {176—183}
Full-open temperature (°C {°F}) 97 {206}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.0 {0.31}
RadiatorType Corrugated fin
Cap valve opening pressure
113—142
{1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
Cooling fanType Electric
BladeOuter
diameter(mm {in}) 300 {11.8} 320 {12.6}
Number of
blade(sheet)Cooling fan No.1: 5
Cooling fan No.2: 7Cooling fan No.1: 7
Cooling fan No.2: 5
ItemSpecification
New Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current Mazda 323
(BJ)
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) RF Turbo
Cooling system Water-cooled
Coolant capacity
(approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 9.0 {9.5, 7.9}
Water pump TypeCentrifugal,
Timing-belt driven
ThermostatType Wax, Bottom-bypass
Opening temperature (°C {°F}) 80—84 {176—183}
Full-open temperature (°C {°F}) 95 {203}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.5 {0.33}
RadiatorType Corrugated fin
Cap valve opening pressure
94—122
{0.96—1.24, 13.7—17.6}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
Cooling fanType Electric
BladeOuter
diameter(mm {in}) 320 {12.6} 300 {11.9}
Number of
blade(sheet)Cooling fan No.1: 7
Cooling fan No.2: 54

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COOLING SYSTEM
STRUCTURAL VIEWA6E363002000201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
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COOLING SYSTEM
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1 To water heater system
2 Radiator
3 Coolant reservoir tank
4Thermostat
5 Water pump
6 Cylinder head
7 Cylinder block8 Engine oil cooler
9EGR water cooler
10 To cylinder head
11 To cylinder block
12 Turbocharger
13 Water outlet

COOLING SYSTEM
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COOLING FLOW DIAGRAMA6E363002000202MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
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Structure
•Electric cooling fans No.1 and No.2, operated according to a cooling fan control signal from the PCM, have
been adopted. Due to this, engine noise is reduced and rapid warm-up is possible.
•Cooling fans No.1 and No.2 are attached to the radiator cowling.
•The cooling fan motor output has been changed.
Cooling fan, Fan motor specification
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1Radiator
2 Coolant reservoir tank
3 Water outlet
4EGR water cooler
5 Engine oil cooler
6 Cylinder head
7 Cylinder block8 Turbocharger
9 Water pump
10 Thermostat case
11 Thermostat cover
12 Water heater system
13 Heater core
ITEM Specification
Cooling fan No.1Fan Number of blades (sheet) 7
Motor Motor output (W) 70
Cooling fan No.2Fan Number of blades (sheet) 5
Motor Motor output (W) 80

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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E360202000208•The following changes and/or additions have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual
(1730-1*-02C).
Radiator cap
•Inspection procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
Thermostat
•Removal/Installation procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
•Inspection procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
Water pump
•Removal/Installation procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
Fan motor
•Removal/Installation procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
•Inspection procedure has been added. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model)
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LOCATION INDEXA6E360202000210MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
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1 Radiator cap
(See E–7 RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION)
2Thermostat
(See E–9 THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
(See E–10 THERMOSTAT INSPECTION)3 Water pump
(See E–11 WATER PUMP REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
4 Cooling fan motor
(See E–12 COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
(See E–13 COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION)

RADIATOR CAP
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RADIATOR CAP INSPECTIONA6E361415201201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Warning
•Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the
engine and cooling system.
•Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap.
Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while
the pressure escapes.
•When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and
remove it.
1. Clean the radiator cap negative pressure valve and the sealed part.
2. Inspect the crack or turn over on the sealed part of the radiator cap.
•If not as specified, repace the radiator cap.
3. Fill the SST with the water or the engine coolant to the full level and attach the radiator cap to the SST.
4. Hold the radiator cap downward and apply pressure gradually. Verify that the pressure become held for 10 s
within the specification.
•If the pressure is not held stable within the specification, replace the radiator cap.
Pressure
94—122 kPa
{0.96—1.24 kgf/cm
2, 13.7—17.6 psi}
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RADIATOR CAP
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ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTIONA6E361215201201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Warning
•Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the
engine and cooling system.
•Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap.
Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while
the pressure escapes.
•When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and
remove it.
1. Inspect the coolant level.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
3. Clean the mounting surface of the rediator cap and the upper radiator hose.
4. Connect the SST to the reservoir filler port.
5. Apply specified pressure to the radiator.
Pressure
122 kPa { 1.24 kgf/cm
2, 17.6 psi}
6. Verify that the pressure is held.
•If not, inspect the system for coolant leakage.
—If the coolant leaks from the upper hose
attachment part, replace the upper hose
and the clamp.
—If the coolant leaks from the main body of
the radiator (caulked part), replace the
radiator.
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ENGINE COOLANT
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