Purpose, Function
Ensures vacuum required for braking force to compensate for the decrease in intake manifold vacuum applied to the power brake unit caused by the retard intake valve closing.
Construction
The vacuum pump is installed to the rear housing.

For smooth vane rotation, a single-vane type vacuum pump has been adopted which is equipped with an engine oil lubrication passage.

Operation
Because the vacuum pump is directly engaged with the exhaust camshaft, the vane in the vacuum pump rotates together with the exhaust camshaft, and the vacuum chamber is expanded and vacuum is generated.

Vacuum generation mechanism

Vacuum Pump Removal/InstallationRear Seat Back Striker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Press the push knob to fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the rear seat back striker.
6. Install in the ...
DSC Related Parts Sensor Initialization Procedure
WARNING:
If the initialization procedure is not completed, the DSC will not operate
properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, after replacing
or removing the DSC HU/CM or SAS control module, make sure to perform the initialization
procedure to insure proper DSC ...
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...