I have a mazada 2002 Tribute I am changing he starter. I have removed the air filter, and loosen the one bolt on the fire wall side, the other bolt is under a black plastic part I'm not sure of the next step? should I take that part off and if I do is their a gasket I have to replace? Thank you! Rob

If it doesn't have a bolt or screw that hold it to the axle then the drum may have a grove cut in it from the rivits from the worn pads . In the rear side of the drum plate you should find a rubber plug , remove it and them you will have to use what's called a brake spoon to adjust the brakes down until the drum will come off . Be careful turning it one way loosens the other way tightens it

Hello my friend,
the only petrol filter is fixed directly with the petrol pump under the back seat so if its need change you must change the petrol pump , or attach one directly near the engine...

heres a diagram to help you, loosen the bottom bolt a few turns then loosen the top bolt then loosen adjusting bolt to loosen belt, use the adjuster to tighten the new belt then tighten top and bottom bolts, hope this helps,

The sizes given are the wrench sizes needed to perform the step.
1. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the hose that connects the air cleaner to the throttle body.
3. Remove the top of the air cleaner box (4 clips on the corners).
4. Take out the air filter. Disconnect the sensor on the side of the air cleaner.
5. Remove the three bolts (2 - 12mm, 1 - 10mm) that hold the bottom of the air cleaner box to the inner fender and remove the box.
6. Disconnect the two rubber hoses on the top of the air canister (one large, one small).
7. Loosen the clamp bolt (10mm) (be careful as there is a non-captive nut that will drop if you remove the bolt completely) and slide the air canister out.
8. Remove the two bolts that hold the fuel filter on to its bracket (10mm). It is the same bracket as the air canister's.
9. Remove the air canister/fuel filter bracket by removing the four bolts that hold it in place (10mm).
10. Remove the wire harness/hose bracket directly in front of the top starter bolt (12mm) - this will facilitate your ability to get a socket wrench on the starter bolt. On my car it was RIGHT in the way!
11. Loosen the top starter bolt (14mm).
12. Loosen the bottom starter bolt (14mm) and remove it completely.
13. Hold the starter up and remove the top bolt completely. Flip the starter over and place it on the drive axle below with the wiring facing up.
14. Disconnect the solenoid plug and the starter cable (12mm).
15. Remove the starter by snaking it through the driver's side of the motor compartment. There's enough room if you're patient - be careful not to snag anything and damage it.
16. Snake the new starter down through the driver's side reverse of the way the old one came out. Lie it on the drive axle and connect the solenoid connector and the cable.
17. Flip it over and up into place. Hold it in place and start the top bolt. Tighten it by hand enough that the starter stays in place by itself.
18. Start the bottom bolt; tighten it up all the way.
19. Tighten the top bolt the rest of the way.
20. Connect the battery cable and try the starter - before you put everything back!
21. Replace canister/fuel filter bracket and bolt the fuel filter in place.
22. Slide the air canister in and tighten the clamp bolt. Connect the two rubber hoses on top of it.
23. Install the bottom of the air cleaner box; plug in the sensor.
24. Put in the air filter and then replace the top of the air cleaner.
25. Connect the big hose from the air cleaner to the throttle body.
NOTE: You may have to reset the "check engine" light when you're finished (I think starting the car when we check it in Step 20 can freak out the computer since there are still things disconnected). To do this, find the fuse block on the driver's side of the engine compartment; remove the 15A EFI fuse for 30 seconds. Put the fuse back in - the light should now be reset.
That's it! Shouldn't need another one for another 150,000 miles!

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The starter is located under the intake manifold near the firewall, remove the battery terminals, remove both electrical connectors on the starter,remove the two 14mm bolts, there is one from the rear and from from the front, the starter can be removed through the top but the air intake hose and air filter have to be removed.

Mazda Tribute 2001-06
Fuel Filter - Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Fuel line to the fuel filter
   
4. Loosen the clamp and remove the filter
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   New clips to the fuel lines Fuel filter and tighten the clamp Fuel lines to the fuel filter Negative battery cable
2. Start the vehicle and check for leaks, repair if necessary.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   NOTE To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies, if equipped.
4. Disconnect the fuel line at the fuel filter.
5. Loosen the clamp and remove the filter.

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   New clips to the fuel lines Fuel filter and tighten the clamp Fuel lines to the fuel filter Negative battery cable
2. Start the engine and check for leaks, repair if necessary.

Hope this help; TY for using Fixya (remember comment and rated this).

V6 It's located in the front of the car next to the oil filter. You will need to remove the oil filter to get it out. Disconnect battery first the the wiring for the starter. There are 2 bolts holding the starter in place. Simply remove the bolts and slide it out. Replace it the same order you removed it. Once you get working on it it's easy.

4 cyl with five speed manual transmission, the starter is located in front. Disconnect the negative battery terrminal from the post on the driver's side. Remove the air filter duct/air filter cover as a unit by loosening the hose clamp. it may be different on your particular model. With the air intake ducts and resonator out of the way the job will be much easier. Remove the air resonator by loosening the hose clamp under the resonator on the air intake body. Disconnect the two large wires from the starter and pull the one solenoid wire away. Two bolts hold the starter assembly on. The one on top threads from the driver's side towards the passenger side and the one on the bottom threads the other direction. The starter/solenoid come out from the front as a unit. Since it's a standard transmission there is no need to jack up the vehicle.
To install. reverse the procedure making sure to tighten the mount bolts to standard, connect the wires, and then the last step is to replace the negative wire to its mounting post.

Hope that helps

on the transmission toward the rear of the fire wall
remove air cleaner housing assembly and should see bolt going to starter through trans

Its located on the drivers side just behind the battery and in front of the strut tower, a black square box with a black round plastic tube going to it, remove the top cover and you will see the square air filter inside.

YOU HAVE TO STRIP SOME OF THE TOP LAYERS LIKE AIR FILTER BOX THROTTLE CABLE ECT... ITS AT THE TOP PART OF THE MOTOR CLOSEST TO THE FIRE WALL 3 BOLTS HOLD IT IN PLACE.
*REMEMBER TO DISSCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE B4 YOU START YOUR PROJECT. IF ALL GO'S SMOOTH YOU SHOULD UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL IN LESS THAN 1 HOUR.