Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
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Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove caps A.
3. Remove nuts B.
4. Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to hold the liftgate in the half-opened position as shown below.
5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the locations shown below to remove clips C and D in the direction of the arrow (1).
6. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the locations shown below.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not the damage the vehicle's paint during tape removal.
7. Pull the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) and remove it while detaching clips E.
CAUTION:
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When removing the rear spoiler clips E, the rear spoiler may fall and be damaged. Perform the rear spoiler clip removal using two people.
Installation
NOTE:
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To facilitate the procedure after rear spoiler installation, peel the protective tape adhered during removal before installing the rear spoiler.
1. When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
a. Remove the packing and protector remaining on the rear spoiler after removal.
b. Remove any grease and dirt from the packing and protector affixing area.
c. Affix packing and protector to the position shown in the figure.
d. If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.
2. Push the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and install the rear spoiler while install clips C, D and E.
3. Install nuts B.
4. Install caps A.
5. Install the liftgate upper trim.
Rear Side Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 11 locations shown in the figure.
2. Remove the rear side panel. ...
Repairable Range Of Polypropylene Bumpers [Plastic Body Parts]
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although
a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should
be replaced with a new one be ...
Other materials:
Ultra High Tension Steel [Construction]
Characteristics of Ultra High-Tensile Steel Plates
Ultra high-tensile steel plates have enhanced tensile strength compared to
previous high-tensile steel plates.
Because the strength is maintained even though the plates are thin-walled,
the ultra high-tensile steel plates ar ...
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side.
Side Extension Sunvisors
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor extender to its original position.
Otherwise, ...
Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease,
and looseness in the boot band.
3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines. ...
