Wiring And Harness Connectors (3.0L Engine); Hydraulic Clutch Pipe (Mt) (3.0L); Drive Plate (At) (3.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

REMOVAL
20. Remove the ignition coil and bracket, referring to Removal Note. (Refer to page B2-9.)
21. Remove the engine front support-to-crossmember nuts.
22. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
23. Remove the retaining bracket holding the transmission oil cooler lines to the right side of the cylinder block
(AT only).
24. Disconnect the front pipe assembly from the exhaust manifolds.
25. Remove the starter. (Refer to Section G.)
26. Remove the clutch housing to cylinder block bolts (MT only).
27. Remove the hydraulic clutch pipe, referring to Removal Note. (Refer to below.) (MT only)
28. Remove the drive plate bolts from the converter, referring to Removal Note. (Refer to below.) (AT only)
29. Remove the converter housing-to-cylinder block bolts and adapter plate-to-converter housing bolt (AT
only).
30. Lower the vehicle.
31. Attach an engine lift to the engine.
32. Position a jack under the transmission.
33. Raise the engine slightly and carefully pull it from the transmission.
Caution
Do not damage the rear cover plate or any other engine components when removing the
engine.
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Wiring and harness connectors
Disconnect the following wiring and harness connectors:
( I ) Ignition coil
(2) Three body wiring connectors on top of the right
cylinder head cover
(3) Oil pressure and engine coolant temperature sensors
(4)
Injector harness
(5) Intake air temperature sensor
(6) Throttle position sensor
(7)
Heated oxygen sensor
(8) Camshaft position sensor
(9) DPFE sensor
CLUTCH DISCONNECT
TOOL T88T-70522-A
MALE COUPLING
Hydraulic clutch pipe (MT)
Caution
After removing the clutch pipe, plug it to avoid fluid
leakage.
Disconnect the pipe using Clutch Disconnect Tool T88T-
70522-A, or equivalent.
Drive plate (AT)
1. Remove the converter inspection plate.
2.
Disconnect the drive plate from the converter.
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