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:
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the liftgate
upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips
B, clip C and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ...
Differential Oil Replacement
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
Tightening torque
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
5. Add the ...
Relay And Fuse Block Removal/Installation
1. Remove the battery tray..
2. Remove the air cleaner case..
3. While pressing the relay and fuse block upper cover tab in the direction of
the arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the relay and fuse block upper cover
in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the relay and fuse block up ...
