The service and repair manual for the 2009 Mazda Tribute — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 5 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · GS Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 46 complaints · 98 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Tribute manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 377
- General Information 2,004
- Accessories & Equipment 1,897
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 286
- Body & Frame 812
- Maintenance 24
- Brakes 135
- Restraints 222
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 92
- Electrical 1,238
- Suspension 245
- Engine Mechanical 267
- Transmission 333
- Engine Performance 978
- Front 222
- Rear 221
- Ft. Lbs 300
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Tribute
- Steering — electric power assist system · 14V282000If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at lo.
- Suspension — front › wheel bearing · 15E045000Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehic.
Owners have filed 46 complaints and Mazda has issued 98 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Tribute. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Tribute manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Tribute?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, S Sport Utility 4-Door, GX Sport Utility 4-Door, GS Sport Utility 4-Door, i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 2009 Tribute problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Tribute, covering steering, suspension. 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 2009 Tribute wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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