Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Thermostat
Purpose, Function
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When the engine coolant temperature is low, the thermostat blocks the engine coolant passage between the radiator and engine. As a result, because engine coolant cycles without passing through the radiator, warming is promoted.
Construction
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The thermostat is installed to the rear part of the cylinder head.
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The thermostat has the following parts:
Operation
1. When the engine coolant temperature decreases, the thermostat valve closes and engine coolant circulates without passing through the radiator.
2. When the engine coolant temperature is 80.5—83.5°C, the thermostat valve starts to open and the engine coolant passed through the radiator flows to the engine.
Thermostat Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may ...
Emissions
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Other materials:
Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ba ...
Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (with vanity mirror illumination).
2. Remove the screw A.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (with vanity mirror illumination)
6. Pr ...
High Pressure Fuel Pump Control
Outline
Changes the fuel pressure applied to the fuel injector according to engine
operation conditions to improve engine output and startability.
The PCM determines the fuel pressure value corresponding to the engine operation
conditions based on the each input signal, and driv ...