Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the hood latch protector tab, and lift the tab up in the direction of arrow (2) and detach its tab from the fuse box.
6. Detach all the hood latch protector tabs from the hood latch and remove the hood latch protector.
7. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the body.
8. Remove the connector antenna from the body.
9. Disconnect the connector.
10. Disconnect the hood release cable.
11. Remove the bolts.
12. Remove the hood latch.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
14. Adjust the hood..
Hood Release Lever
1. While pulling the hood release lever, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
2. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab, and pull the hood release lever in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the lower panel.
CAUTION:
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Remove the hood release lever while being careful not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
3. Pull the hood release lever to remove it from the lower panel.
4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Fastener
2
Hood insulator
3
Shroud seaming welt
...
Hood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system ...
Other materials:
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the rubber part of the drive belt auto tensioner is damaged by a screwdriver
or other tool, oil in the hydraulic pressure unit could leak and the tens ...
Exterior Care
The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition
and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if
proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to preven ...
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (vehicle body side) shown in the
figure to prevent scratches and damage.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Pull the front over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure ...
