Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Thermostat Removal/Installation
WARNING:
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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 shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
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Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
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When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Drain the engine coolant..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component..
5. Remove the battery, battery tray and PCM component..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Refill the engine coolant..
9. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..
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1 |
Lower radiator hose (Thermostat cover side) |
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2 |
Thermostat cover (See Thermostat Cover Removal Note.) |
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3 |
Thermostat (See Thermostat Installation Note.) |
Thermostat Cover Removal Note
1. Place rags on the transaxle case around the area under the thermostat cover.
2. Slightly loosen the three
thermostat cover bolts and use the rags to absorb the draining engine coolant.
CAUTION:
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Do not remove the thermostat cover completely at this time because the engine coolant remaining in the engine will drain out.
3. After the engine coolant stops draining, remove the thermostat cover.
Thermostat Installation Note
1. Install the thermostat with the jiggle pin aligned with the notch of the water outlet.
Thermostat Inspection
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot ...
Thermostat
Purpose, Function
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 ...
Other materials:
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
WARNING:
Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause
severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF ...
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
6. Remove the tie-rod end.
7. Align th ...
Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front console box..
2. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX).
3. Remove the shift panel..
4. Remove the upper panel..
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. After installation, inspect the parking brake lever stroke..
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