Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Thermostat
Purpose, Function
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When the engine coolant temperature is low, the thermostat blocks the engine coolant passage between the radiator and engine. As a result, because engine coolant cycles without passing through the radiator, warming is promoted.
Construction
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The thermostat is installed to the rear part of the cylinder head.
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The thermostat has the following parts:
Operation
1. When the engine coolant temperature decreases, the thermostat valve closes and engine coolant circulates without passing through the radiator.
2. When the engine coolant temperature is 80.5—83.5°C, the thermostat valve starts to open and the engine coolant passed through the radiator flows to the engine.
Thermostat Removal/Installation
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 ...
Emissions
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Other materials:
Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the upper outer mirror garnish
and remove tab A, B, C, D in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the upper outer mirr ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Set Switch
Purpose
The tire pressure monitoring system set switch is used to initialize the
tire pressure monitoring system.
Construction, Operation
The tire pressure monitoring system set switch is installed to the instrument
panel.
The tire pressure monitoring sy ...
Windshield Washer Hose Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front over fender..
3. Remove the mudguard (RH)..
4. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
5. Disconnect the windshield washer hose A from the washer motor.
6. Remove the windshield washer hose A from the washer tank hook.
7. ...
