how to change thermostat of mazda 5 2008
 

...found out that THERMOSTAT should be replace. I am out of warranty 40,000 miles. I NEED HELP FOR ANYBODY, WHO CAN GIVE ME INSTRUCTION WITH SOME DIAGRAM OR PICTURE TO CHANGE OR REPLACE THERMOSTAT OF MAZDA 5 2008. Thanks!


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I did it! 2 hours job. hoping I got it right....

warranty on themostat is under the powertrain warranty whitch ends at 60,000 miles got mine done at 54,000

Need some help
 

My check engine light came on my 2007 mazda 5 and found out that i need to replace the thermostat. Can someone tell me how to change it so i dont end up trying to do it my self and messing something up.

I found this image and maybe this will help you identify the thermostat location so you don't have to pay the dealership like I did because at that time I did not find this picture. If I did, I will not go to the dealership. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong, number 23 is the thermostat.
http://www.dealerdirectparts.com/v/v...os/5460045.gif

Procedure that I got from another Mazda Forum:

1) Drained radiator from drain hole on driver's side of radiator - a little over 1 gal of fluid
2) Removed overflow tank (empty & clean) and all hoses from radiator neck for hand access
3) Did not remove tensioner belt as in manual - not needed
4) Thermostat has three 7mm bolts - used 3/8 ratchet with 1/4 adapter & 6" extension - fit perfectly. Removed 1 bolt from top, 2 bolts from bottom.
5) Thermostat has 2 hoses attached - 1 large, 1 small - these are pain to get off. I traced small hose to engine - removed small hose from engine(don't pull off hose with face under engine & mouth open :-). With small hose removed, was able to bend large hose so that thermostat is under engine - then able to remove both the small & large hoses from the thermostat. Thishttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER would really help in getting off the clamps.
6) Note that markings on hose - align with marks on thermostat. Attach large hose to thermostat under engine, then small hose. Push thermostat back to original location.
7) attach small hose to engine
8) bolt back thermostat - 2 from below, one from top
9) hook backup hoses & overflow tank
10) flush radiator
11) refill radiator & you're done
12) check for leaks

2007 mazda 5 thermostat
 

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hi guys, im tired fixing my mazda 5 2007. now i ogt another problem! thermostat. dealer told me that the thermostat stuck open sometimes and leaves me an engine lights. i just wondering if thermostat, cover under extended warranty? pls let me know thank you!

I recently changed mine and did remove the tensioner. I hope this image is helpful to anybody else that may be trying to do this.
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