Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Side Step Molding Removal/Installation
1. Set the rear over fender aside..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove clips B from side step molding.
4. After removing the side step molding, remove clip A, clips B from the body using a fastener remover.
5. Install clip A, clips B to the side step molding.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
Side sill (front side)
1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 18 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
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Speaker Grille Removal/Installation
Center Speaker Grille
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure and remove
hooks A in the direction of arrow (1).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and ...
Other materials:
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Exces ...
Steering Features
Improved handling, fuel economy, marketability
Column assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) adopted
Improved handling
By using a higher steering gear ratio (15.5), the steerability has
been improved
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Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The hydraulic variable valve timing actuator operates according to the hydraulic
pressure and changes the phases of the exhaust camshaft. As a result, the open/close
period of the exhaust valve is changed, optimized valve timing in accordance
with driving conditions ...
