Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at point A shown in the figure so the gas can escape.
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Point A: 340 mm {13.4 in}
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
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Point B: 145 mm {5.71 in}
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the bottom end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the shock absorber piston rod at least three times
at a steady rate. From the fourth compressio ...
Other materials:
Wiper And Washer Switch Removal/Installation
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Switch the ignition OFF.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
5. Remove the column cover..
6. Rotate the steering wheel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
to the angle where the service h ...
Rear Seat Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat, contact with the surrounding areas
of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in
the rear seat, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful
not to scratch or damage the rear seat ...
Coil Antenna
Purpose
Sends the ID data programmed to the electronic transmission device (transponder)
in the remote transmitter to the start stop unit.
Function
A magnetic field occurs around the push button start.
Construction, Operation
The coil antenna built into the push b ...
