2003 mazda protege starter location1/30/2024 Set pulley bolts so one is towards the firewall, other towards radiator.Try to loosen the pulley bolts (4x10mm) with one socket wrench.I do this now, because the pulley has the most tension on it right now.Put a towel over the valve train to keep debris out.Unbolt valve cover (11x10mm bolts) in following pattern.Fold wires over the top and tuck under the strut tower bar.Use screwdriver to work compression fit zip ties out of the valve cover.This makes it easier to set the crank to top dead center (TDC) later.Remove spark plugs and set aside (or toss and replace).Remove coil packs (4x10mm bolts) and plug wires, set aside.Pump the jack one or two more times to get some more support on the engine.Pull motor mount out through the top of engine compartment.Remove nuts attaching motor mount to engine (3x17mm nuts).Remove bolts attaching motor mount to car (2x14mm bolts).Remove side motor mount support bar (14mm nut, 14mm bolt).Put a second jack with piece of wood under oil pan to support engine.Finger tighten the crank bolt and set breaker bar aside.Crank the motor for one second and check crank bolt, should be loose now.Wedge breaker bar into the ground facing towards front of car.Put 21mm socket and breaker bar on crank bolt.Let it drain while you're doing the rest of the work.Put pan/bucket under panel, unscrew the drain plug.Jack up the car, put it on a jack stand, remove wheel.Break loose lug nuts, passenger front wheel.Box wrenches of the same sizes (ratcheting wrenches will help big time).
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