Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
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Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touching it with the aluminum foil.
3. Connect the positive lead of the tester to the positive side of each filament and the negative lead to ground.
4. Gradually slide the positive lead from the positive side to the negative side and verify that the voltage decreases accordingly.
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If the voltage changes rapidly, the filament has a malfunction. Repair the filament.
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Measured part
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Voltage (Reference)
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(1) to (2) |
Approx. 11 V to 0 V |
Glass & Windows
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Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove t ...
Other materials:
Selector Lever Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the selector lever.
If there is any malfunction, adjust the selector cable..
a. Verify that the selector lever can be operated as shown in the figure.
b. Verify that the selector lever ...
Liftgate Light
Purpose
The liftgate lights are used to signal the following conditions to vehicles/people
at the rear.
Back-up lights: Signals that the vehicle is backing up.
Taillights: Signals the presence of the vehicle during nighttime.
Function
The back-up ...
B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Adjuster anchor cover.
e. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the B-pi ...
