The service and repair manual for the 1982 Mazda 626 — the 2.0L I4 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · LX Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 626 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 19
- Engine Performance 312
- Accessories & Equipment 35
- General Information 1,367
- Brakes 45
- Maintenance 20
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 60
- Electrical 161
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 236
- Transmission 17
- In. (mm) 1,490
- In. (mm) In. (mm) 1,490
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 626
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 83V052000Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. the bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
- Steering · 85V108000In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. this causes the pin to freeze and break.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Mazda has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1982 626. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 626 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 626?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, LX Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1982 626 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 626, covering seat belts, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 1982 626 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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