Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 135

Fig. 5: Identifying Removal Order Of Intake-Air System (Step 2) (With Torque Specifications) 
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AIR CLEANER COVER REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the MAF/IAT Sensor. (See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE 

(IAT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

AIR HOSE REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Move the purge solenoid valve slightly out of the way. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

FRESH-AIR DUCT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF] .)  

DYNAMIC CHAMBER REMOVAL NOTE 

 

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1. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

2. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel 

from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF] .)  

3. Remove the service hole cover. 

1. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side). (See FRONT 

SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the wiper arm. (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the side cowl grille. (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way.  

6. Remove the service hole cover. (See EGR VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

Fig. 6: View Of Cooler Pipe No.3 & Heater Pipe 
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4. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater pipe slightly out of the way. 

 

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Fig. 7: View Of Heater Hose 
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5. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater pipe slightly out of the way. 

 

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Fig. 8: Moving Heater Pipe 
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6. Remove the harness bracket. 

 

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