Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Remote Handle Lever Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Trunk board.

b. Trunk end trim.

c. Rear scuff plate.

d. Trunk side trim.

3. Disconnect the remote cable on the remote handle lever side from the remote cable on the rear seat side.

4. Remove the remote cable on the remote handle lever side from the clip.

5. Pull out the remote cable on the remote handle lever side from the band in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the remove handle lever.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal..

Remote Handle Lever Installation Note

Clip B

CAUTION:

• Do not use clips B because they were used when the vehicle was manufactured. The remote cables are routed and installed near clips B, however, if the remote cables are installed to clips B, the remote cables may contact the vehicle body while a remote handle lever is operated or the vehicle is driven causing abnormal noise. Therefore, route the remote cables avoiding clips B.

Remote cable

CAUTION:

• If the remote cables are not routed and installed correctly, it may cause mis-operation of a rear seat back, abnormal noise, or damage to the remote cable. Install the remote cables according to the following procedure.

1. Install the remote cables according to the following procedure.

a. Route the remote cables (center) under the rear hinge as shown in the figure.

b. Route the remote cables (LH/RH) through the ISO FIX anchors from top to bottom as shown in the figure.

c. Place the case on the mat behind the rear seat cushion.

2. After installing the remote cables, wobble the rear seat backs forward and back to verify that the rear seat backs are securely locked into the rear seat back strikers.

NOTE:

• If there is a malfunction in locking, adjust the fixed position of the cable in the case.