Genuine Mazda Tribute Starter

Mazda Tribute Starter Parts and Q&A

• Starter
  ZZDL-18-400A
  Q: How to remove the starter motor on Mazda Tribute?

  A:

  Start by unplugging the cable on the negative battery terminal, remove the three starter mounting bolts, on 2008 and earlier models. Lift the front of a vehicle and place it on jackstands and then remove the bolts of the support bracket of the intermediate shaft center bearing. The right driveaxle and the intermediate shaft do not require removal, however, to loosen the starter, it will be necessary to remove the center bearing support bracket. Before removing the starter, disconnect battery cable with the starter, and the starter control electrical connector with the solenoid terminals. To access V6 models also remove the air intake duct, air filter housing, and Mass Air Flow sensor as a unit, drain the cooling system and disconnection of the coolant hoses above the starter. Once the battery cable and starter control electrical connector have been disconnected, loosen the starter mounting bolts and the motor. To do 2009-2012 models, jack-knifing the vehicle and place on jackstands, detach both wiring harnesses and the ground wire of the starter, and remove the starter from the engine compartment. In the case of V6 models, loosen the wiring harnesses and ground wire on the transaxle and loosen the two bolts before raising the starter. In 2013 and subsequent models, elevate and prop the front of the car, take off the engine undercover and disconnect the negative battery cord. In the case of 1.5L and 1.6L engines, loosen the starter service clamps and unfit the charge air cooler pipe in order to reach the starter, unfit the wires at the starter, and remove the upper starter bolt to the engine compartment, and the other two bottom starter bolts. In the case of 2.0L and 2.5L engines, take off the coolant hose and wiring harness on the starter bracket and loosen the nuts on the starter and loosen the wires on the starter, then loosen the starter mounting bolts/studs. Installation is the opposite of uninstallation making sure the ground cable is connected to the lower starter bolt. The Powertrain Control Module will require a relearning of its idle and fuel trim strategy after being reconnected with the battery to ensure optimal performance.