2002 Mazda Protege Oil filter replacement

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2002 MAZDA PROTEGE

I am currently working on my old lady's 2002 Mazda Protege ES. It's got 57,000 miles in it. I have encountered one problem after another with this damn car.
My current issue is the OIL FILTER! It is inside the motor. There are no instructions what so ever in the owners manual (of course) it just tells you to bring it to the dealer. So they can rape youu on labor costs.
My question is what else do I have to remove besides 8 retaining bolts around the top of the motor. Do I have to remove the Spark Plugs? Is there a locking mechanism of some sort? It seems as if it should lift clean off but it doesn't. And once it's off is there a gasket that needs to be replaced as well? I can't find a reapir manual on this car anywhere and I have plenty of access to them. The work itself doesn't seem to bad it's just that I don't want to ruin anything on her car.
Thank you for your help!

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BRUCE HUNT

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I don't have access to the manual on that car but I suggest that you go to the auto parts store and get a maintenance manual for about $20. Great investment.

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Monday, December 18th, 2006 AT 9:35 AM

COSMO

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Whoa whoa whoa.

2002 Protege 2.0L. The filter is on the back of the motor under the intake. If you look down below the intake near the alternator you will be able to see it.

I think there might have been some sort of mis-communication with the manual or a type-o of some sort.

It is easily accesable.

Oh and btw I work for a dealer that "will rape you for labor costs". So your welcome.I have to make a living too so piss off with comments like that.

Should cost you $40 CND for a basic oil change

Cosmo. Mazda Tech