🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mazda Model: Protege Alternative Model Name: Familia Applicable Model Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Codes Generation Code: BJ 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Compact car Target Audience: DIY mechanics, independent repair shops, and Mazda Protege owners seeking in-depth maintenance and repair knowledge. Competitive Analysis Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer during its production years. Key Features Value Proposition: Provides the same authoritative repair information as Mazda dealerships, enabling professional-level servicing at a fraction of the cost. Coverage Advantage: Extensive year and model coverage for a specific generation, ensuring relevance for a wide range of Protege owners from the late 90s and early 2000s. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Scope: Factory Service and Repair Market Origin: North America (implied by dealer technician reference) Page Count Estimated Page Count: Extensive (typical factory service manuals range from 1500-3000+ pages) Manual Type Type: Factory Service Manual / Workshop Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital Download (PDF inferred from 'FREE DOWNLOAD!!!') 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul for all gasoline engine variants including timing belt replacement, emissions control, cooling system, lubrication system, fuel system, ignition system, and engine mechanical components. Transmission: Detailed procedures for both manual (M/T) and automatic (A/T) transmissions, including clutch service, gear train overhaul, hydraulic control systems, and torque converter diagnosis. Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD) axle, driveshaft, and CV joint service, as well as differential and transaxle maintenance and repair. Suspension: Front and rear suspension components including struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, bushings, steering knuckle, and wheel bearing replacement. Wheel alignment specifications and procedures. Steering: Power steering system diagnosis and repair, including steering rack, pump, hoses, and fluid maintenance. Manual steering components as applicable. Brakes: Front and rear disc brake systems, including caliper service, rotor replacement, brake pad renewal, brake fluid bleeding, ABS system diagnosis and repair, parking brake adjustment. Electrical System: Complete wiring diagrams, fuse and relay locations, battery service, charging system (alternator, regulator), starting system (starter motor), lighting system, horn, wipers, washers, and power accessories. Body And Interior: Body panel removal and installation, door and window mechanisms, interior trim, seat adjustment and removal, dashboard components, HVAC system (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), and exterior trim. Chassis: Frame inspection, rust repair guidelines, and underbody component servicing. Emissions Control: Detailed information on the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, and catalytic converter operation and diagnosis. Procedures Included Preventative Maintenance: Comprehensive scheduled maintenance procedures, fluid level checks, filter replacements, and component inspections as per Mazda's recommendations. Troubleshooting: Systematic diagnostic procedures and flowcharts for identifying and resolving common and complex faults across all vehicle systems. Repair: Step-by-step instructions for component removal, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, reassembly, and installation. Diagnostics: OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics II) information, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), scan tool usage, and sensor testing procedures. Specifications And Tolerances: Detailed torque specifications, clearance measurements, fluid capacities, and performance benchmarks for all major components and systems. Wiring Diagrams: Comprehensive and detailed electrical wiring diagrams for all vehicle circuits, including component location and wire colors. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering everything from basic fluid changes and inspections to complete engine and transmission overhauls, advanced electrical diagnostics, and body repair. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF (Portable Document Format) Searchability: Likely text-searchable (if properly OCR'd), allowing quick access to specific information. Print Quality Quality: Digital quality suitable for on-screen viewing and printing of individual pages or sections. Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper: N/A (Digital Download) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code Common: Z5-DE (1.5L), BP-Z3 (1.8L), FS-DE (2.0L DOHC) Engine Type: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft), SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) variants Displacement Variants: 1.5L (1498 cc), 1.8L (1839 cc), 2.0L (1998 cc) Performance Horsepower Range: Approximately 90 hp (1.5L) to 125 hp (2.0L DOHC) Torque Range: Approximately 90 lb-ft (1.5L) to 125 lb-ft (2.0L DOHC) Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI) Recommended Fuel: Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating as per owner's manual, typically 87 minimum) 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type Standard: 5-speed Manual Transmission (M/T) Optional Transmission Type Optional: 4-speed Automatic Transmission (A/T) Features Transmission Fluid Spec At: Dexron III or equivalent ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) - specific part numbers will be in the manual. Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate clutch, hydraulically actuated. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Body Styles: 4-door Sedan, 5-door Hatchback/Wagon (Mazda Protege5) Wheelbase Range: Approx. 102.7 inches (2606 mm) Length Range: Approx. 171.5 - 176.0 inches (4356 - 4470 mm) Width Range: Approx. 67.5 inches (1715 mm) Height Range: Approx. 55.0 - 57.0 inches (1397 - 1448 mm) Weights Curb Weight Range: Approx. 2500 - 2800 lbs (1134 - 1270 kg), depending on body style and equipment. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvw: Consult manual for specific GVWR by model and configuration....