Target Audience:
        
        
            DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Inexpensive way to maintain and repair vehicle, dealer-level information
        
     
    
    
        
            Comparison:
        
        
            Provides same detail as dealer-used manuals, offering significant cost savings over dealership service.
        
     
    
    
        
            Feature 1:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions
        
     
    
        
            Feature 2:
        
        
            Detailed illustrations and photos
        
     
    
        
            Feature 3:
        
        
            Printable pages for garage use
        
     
    
        
            Feature 4:
        
        
            Comprehensive system coverage
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Yes (2.0L DOHC FS-DE)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Yes (Manual & Automatic)
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Yes (ABS, Disc/Drum)
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Yes (Front MacPherson Strut, Rear Multi-link)
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Yes (Power Rack & Pinion)
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Yes (Wiring Diagrams, ECUs, Lighting)
        
     
    
        
            Bodywork:
        
        
            Yes (Body Panel Repair, Doors, Glass)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Yes (Injection, Pump, Tank)
        
     
    
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Yes (Radiator, Fan, Thermostat)
        
     
    
    
    
        
            General Maintenance:
        
        
            Yes (Oil changes, filter replacements, inspections)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Repair:
        
        
            Yes (Top-end, bottom-end, timing belt/chain, seals)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Repair:
        
        
            Yes (Clutch replacement, internal component repair)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Service:
        
        
            Yes (Pad/rotor replacement, caliper service, bleeding)
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Repair:
        
        
            Yes (Shocks, struts, bushings, control arms)
        
     
    
        
            Steering Component Service:
        
        
            Yes (Tie rods, power steering pump)
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Diagnostics:
        
        
            Yes (Troubleshooting procedures, component testing)
        
     
    
        
            Body Panel Replacement:
        
        
            Yes
        
     
    
        
            HVAC System Repair:
        
        
            Yes (Compressor, condenser, evaporator service)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System Diagnostics:
        
        
            Yes (Injector cleaning, pressure testing)
        
     
    
        
            Exhaust System Repair:
        
        
            Yes
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System Service:
        
        
            Yes (Flushing, component replacement)
        
     
    
        
            Ignition System Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Yes (Spark plugs, coils, sensors)
        
     
    
        
            Tire And Wheel Service:
        
        
            Yes (Mounting, balancing, rotation)
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Trouble Codes:
        
        
            Yes (OBD-II codes and explanations)
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Level:
        
        
            Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to complete engine/transmission rebuilds)
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Capabilities:
        
        
            Advanced diagnostics with detailed troubleshooting flowcharts
        
     
    
        
            Rebuild Procedures:
        
        
            Complete disassembly and reassembly instructions for major components
        
     
    
        
            Illustrations:
        
        
            Hundreds of detailed illustrations and diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Specifications:
        
        
            Includes torque specifications, clearances, tolerances, and diagnostic values
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder DOHC (16-Valve)
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            1991 cc (121.5 cu. in.)
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            130 hp @ 6000 rpm (approx.)
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            135 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (approx.)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded gasoline
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition Type:
        
        
            Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) with coil-on-plug
        
     
    
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Mazda specific Long Life Coolant (Ethylene Glycol based, typically green)
        
     
    
    
        
            Timing Mechanism:
        
        
            Timing Belt (Service Interval: 60,000 miles or 5 years)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Std:
        
        
            5-Speed Manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Opt:
        
        
            4-Speed Automatic
        
     
    
    
        
            Clutch Type:
        
        
            Hydraulic Dry Single Plate Clutch (Manual)
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil (e.g., Mazda Manual Transmission Fluid JWS 3309 compatible)
        
     
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            Mazda Genuine ATF JWS 3309 or equivalent Dexron III/Mercon
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            102.8 inches (2610 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Length:
        
        
            173.8 inches (4415 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Width:
        
        
            67.7 inches (1720 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Height:
        
        
            60.8 inches (1545 mm)
        
     
    
    
        
            Cargo Volume:
        
        
            30.4 cu ft (with rear seats up) / 60.2 cu ft (with rear seats down)
        
     
    
    
        
            Curb Weight Manual:
        
        
            3,000 lbs (approx.)
        
     
    
        
            Curb Weight Automatic:
        
        
            3,050 lbs (approx.)
        
     
    
        
            Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
        
        
            4,100 lbs (approx.)
        
     
    
    
        
            Wheel Size:
        
        
            15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheels
        
     
    
        
            Tire Size Std:
        
        
            205/50R16 (common for GT/Sport trims)
        
     
    
        
            Wheel Bolt Pattern:
        
        
            5x114.3 mm (5x4.5 inches)
        
     
    
        
            Lug Nut Torque:
        
        
            80-100 lb-ft (108-136 Nm)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
        
        
            Good (for 2002 models, based on similar Protege sedan data)
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
        
        
            Good (for 2002 models, based on similar Protege sedan data)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Front Offset:
        
        
            Good (for 2002 models, based on similar Protege sedan data)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard on most trims
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Optional on some trims
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags Front:
        
        
            Driver and Passenger Frontal Airbags
        
     
    
        
            Airbags Side:
        
        
            Optional Side-Impact Airbags (in front seats)
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point front and rear seatbelts, pretensioners
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Filter Replacement:
        
        
            At every oil change
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 30,000 miles or 2 years
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Approx. 60,000 miles (use specified iridium or platinum plugs)
        
     
    
        
            Timing Belt Replacement:
        
        
            Every 60,000 miles or 5 years (critical interval)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Flush:
        
        
            Every 30,000 miles or 2 years
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Flush:
        
        
            Every 2 years
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            4.5 US quarts (4.3 L) with filter change (for FS-DE 2.0L engine)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Viscosity:
        
        
            5W-30 is recommended by Mazda for most conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Capacity:
        
        
            6.4 US quarts (6.0 L)
        
     
    
        
            Power Steering Fluid:
        
        
            ATF Dexron II or equivalent
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Issue 1:
        
        
            Timing belt failure (if not replaced on schedule, can cause severe engine damage)
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 2:
        
        
            Cracked exhaust manifold (can cause exhaust leaks and loss of power)
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 3:
        
        
            Front strut mount wear (can cause clunking noises)
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 4:
        
        
            Power window regulator failure
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 5:
        
        
            EGR valve clogging (can lead to rough idle and CEL)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Mazda Philosophy:
        
        
            Zoom-Zoom driving dynamics, Jinba-Ittai (horse and rider as one) philosophy
        
     
    
    
        
            Protege Generation:
        
        
            BJ Platform (Second Generation Protege, 1998-2003)
        
     
    
        
            Protege 5 Introduction:
        
        
            Introduced for the 2002 model year as a sport compact wagon variant of the Protege line.
        
     
    
        
            Protege 5 Design:
        
        
            Characterized by its distinctive 'smiley face' grille and sporty wagon styling.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Hofu, Japan