Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cooling System Cap
Purpose, Function
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The cooling system cap maintains appropriate pressure in the engine coolant passage. In addition, cooling efficiency has been improved by increasing the engine coolant boiling point.
Construction
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The cooling system cap is installed to the upper part of the radiator.
Operation
When engine coolant temperature is high
1. When the engine coolant temperature is high, the pressure in the engine coolant passage increases and the pressure valve is pressed and opened.
2. Engine coolant flows into the coolant reserve tank when the pressure valve is open.
When engine coolant temperature is low
1. When the engine coolant temperature is low, the pressure in the engine coolant passage decreases and the vacuum valve is opened.
2. Engine coolant in the coolant reserve tank flows into the engine coolant passage when the vacuum valve is open.
Cooling System Cap Inspection
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 ...
Cooling System Service Warnings
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 ...
Other materials:
Procedure [Plastic Body Parts]
Repair of polypropylene bumpers having damage that has reached the surface of
the polypropylene and are too serious to be restored by painting only.
1. Cut the rough edges around the damage with a knife to make it smooth. Sand
the area with a sander to make an angle of about 45°.
2. ...
Master Cylinder
Purpose/Function
With the adoption of the master cylinder having an enlarged diameter (20.64
mm {0.8126 in}), brake pedal operability has been improved.
For vehicles with DSC, the diameter of the pipe between the master cylinder
and the DSC HU/CM has been increased, improving re ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX..
4. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the MTX..
5. Remove the oil seal (LH).
6. Remove the oil seal (RH).
7. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil s ...
