Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Wiper Motor Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Open the liftgate.

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear wiper arm and blade.

b. Liftgate upper trim.

c. Liftgate side trim.

d. Liftgate recess.

e. Liftgate lower trim.

4. Remove the rear wiper motor connector.

Rear Wiper Motor Operation Inspection

1. Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal B, and connect terminal A to the ground.

2. Verify that the rear wiper motor operates normally.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor..

Auto-stop Operation Inspection

1. Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal B, and connect terminals A and C to the ground.

2. Disconnect the ground from rear wiper motor connector terminal A while the rear wiper is operating.

3. After the windshield wiper motor auto-stop operation, verify that it stops at the park position.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor..