How to remove and reinstall a distributor on 1998 Mazda Protege?

Disconnect negative battery cable. Identify number-one spark terminal on distributor cap or trace the wire. Remove cap, rotate engine to align rotor, label and disconnect connectors, mark distributor and head, loosen collar bolts if present, remove hold-down bolt, withdraw distributor. Reinstall marks, O-ring, cap, connectors; set timing and tighten.

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1998 Mazda Protege Distributor Assembly Part Number: BP1A-18-200R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Distributor Assembly
- Item Weight: 4.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: BP1A-18-200R-00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1998 Mazda Protege Submodels:
- DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

1998 Mazda Protege Distributor Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and reinstall a distributor on 1998 Mazda Protege?
A: Disconnect negative battery cable. Identify number-one spark terminal on distributor cap or trace the wire. Remove cap, rotate engine to align rotor, label and disconnect connectors, mark distributor and head, loosen collar bolts if present, remove hold-down bolt, withdraw distributor. Reinstall marks, O-ring, cap, connectors; set timing and tighten.