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I was just pointing to what is referred to as Clip B in the shop manual pdf.

I got it figured out. I found the shop manual pdf online. I figured I'd post a couple photos here because it's difficult to figure out what trying to unlatch. The shop manual says to "disengage Tab A", and there's no indication where that is on the handle. Also, the seam you need to...

I need to replace a lock actuator on my Protege5. I replaced the driver side front door one awhile back, and panel removal was fairly easy. I've removed all screws, etc. that I can find on the rear door panel but the actual door handle seems to be keeping the panel attached. It does not have...

Thanks for that illustration. If I ever pull the whole assembly out I'll try to fashion a new hinge based on that. I've found plenty of content online when it comes to the frustration of headlight replacement for all brands of vehicles. Gosh, you'd think that since the main headlights are on...

We bought a 2003 Protege5 in October 2013 with ~83,000 miles on it. While having work done on it, including a new valve cover gasket, the shop called me to come back down and talk about the timing belt. He took me to the car, said it didn't look bad, found "Japan" on it so it was likely the...

We bought a 2003 Protege5 with ~83,000 miles on it and had belts, hoses and other stuff replaced on it. Turned out the passenger side motor mount was broken; the mechanic held it up to me in 2 pieces! Apparently it needs to be removed to put the new timing belt on so it was "only" another...

2003 Protege5, purchased 10/2013 with ~83,000 miles on it. I noticed something on the garage floor when my wife left for work yesterday morning. A quarter-sized patch of "clean" fluid. I figured I'd check again after the car sat for 12+ hours. I discovered this moisture on the undercarriage...

Thanks for that suggestion. I'll get some if it comes down to using adhesive on the bulb. It's difficult to get a decent photo, but here's what my hose clamp solution looks like on the passenger side. I should flip the clamp over so that rotating counter-clockwise puts pressure on the plug...

I considered zip ties but I didn't see much for them to grab onto or loop around. I tried duct tape the other day but there wasn't much surface to adhere to. My issue is with the light on the passenger side, so I came up with putting a large hose clamp around the washer fluid neck and...

I bought some silicone adhesive. This morning I glued a couple things together to see what the bond is like. But, I'll try some duct tape first. I'll have to wait 'til the car is home, but I'm envisioning cutting a hole in the tape for the plug adapter and then pushing the flaps onto the bulb...

Thanks for the replies. I read up on different types of glue last night and came across silicone adhesive. That sounds like it might be the ticket. I'll mess around with a paper clip and see what I can come up with.

There is plenty of info on the Internet about the hassles of Mazda's headlight bulb clip. I purchased a low-mileage '03 Protege5 in October 2013 and had to replace one bulb the other day. It was a pain, but I got it done. The new bulb was noticeably brighter so I went ahead and replaced the...

I got my first taste of headlight replacement on a Protege5 the last couple days. While trying to get the clip in place on the passenger side, the whole thing came off the mount. I've read some stuff on the net about the clips snapping, but mine just came off. I can't tell what held it in...

Last night I replaced the driver side headlight bulb on my 2003 Protege5. I bought a tack puller based on comments here but didn't really need it for that side; got it done with my fingers. The new bulb is noticeably brighter than the old one, so I figured I'd replace the passenger side one...

I bought a 2003 Protege5 in October 2013 with ~80,000 miles on it and read about EGR problems. I know they can be cleaned, but decided to start fresh with a new one from Amazon for $75.00. Here's how clogged the original one was with about 80K on it -...

I just bought a 2003 Protege5 a few weeks ago with ~80,000 miles on it. I was looking up various issues to watch out for and came across EGR valve clogs that can cause the symptoms you describe. The carbon buildup can be cleaned out, but the part was $75 on Amazon so I figured why not start...

I recently bought a 2003 Protege5 and discovered that the passenger side fog light was out. Replacing it was very easy for me because I realized a splash guard was broken, allowing easy access to the wiring harness and bolt to remove the light assembly. What is the proper term to use in...

I'm glad I found this thread. I bought a 2003 Protege5 a few weeks ago with only ~80,000 miles on it. I took it to a drive-through oil joint and they said one fog light was out, would I like it replaced for $10. Yeah, sure. 15 minutes later the guy said they couldn't figure out how to get to...