01-046/04 2003 - 2005 MAZDA6 & 2004 - 2005 MAZDA3 - ENGINE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE HOUSING COVER DAMAGE

Note: This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 01-008/03. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-008/03, issued on 03/26/03. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS, DESCRIPTION, REPAIR PROCEDURE, TOOL and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2003 - 2005 Mazda6 with 2.3L engine

2004 - 2005 Mazda3 with 2.3L engine

DESCRIPTION

The applicable models listed in this bulletin incorporate an oil filter cartridge that is housed within the engine. If the oil filter cartridge housing cover is not removed and/or installed using the correct tool, damage to the sides or bottom of the plastic cover may occur. Engine oil leakage or severe engine damage may occur if the damage becomes excessive.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Use Oil Filter Wrench (SST AKS75140) for oil filter cartridge housing cover removal.

NOTE:

  1. Place tool over bottom of oil filter cartridge housing cover.

  2. Remove plastic cover with 3/8" drive ratchet.

  3. Remove and replace oil filter cartridge.

  4. Place tool over bottom of oil filter cartridge housing and tighten cover.

    Tightening Torque: 30 - 35 Nm (22.2 - 25.8 ft. lbf.)

CAUTION: Never use these types of oil filter removal tools to remove or install the oil filter housing cover.

TOOL INFORMATION

 

Tool Number

  

Description

  

Qty.

  

Note

 

AKS75140

  

Oil Filter Wrench - 75.6 mm x 14 Flutes

  

1

  

All Mazda dealers were shipped one (1) Oil Filter Wrench Set (SST AKS96085). SST AKS75140 is included in the set. For additional SSTs, order by calling AKS at (800) 824-9655.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE: Mazda will not warranty any engine or engine component failure found to be caused by improper removal and/or installation of the oil filter cartridge housing cover.

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