Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
Windshield Wiper Arm
1. Open the hood.
CAUTION:
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If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.
3. Detach cap tabs from the windshield wiper arm while slightly moving the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.
4. Loosen nuts until it is jointed temporarily with the windshield wiper arm pressed as shown in the figure.
5. Close the hood.
6. Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow (1) from the serrated connecting part.
CAUTION:
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Always temporarily tighten the temporary joint nut when removing the windshield wiper arm. If it is removed from the serrated connecting part without temporarily tightening the nut, the windshield wiper arm could contact the hood.
7. Remove the nut.
8. Remove the windshield wiper arm..
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade..
Windshield Wiper Blade
CAUTION:
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If the windshield wiper arm end is placed directly on the windshield after removing the windshield wiper blade, it could scratch the windshield. If the windshield wiper arm end is placed on the windshield, place it on a rag to protect the windshield.
1. Pull the windshield wiper blade tab up in the direction of the arrow (1).
2. Press the windshield wiper blade end in the direction of the arrow (3) while tilting it in the direction of the arrow (2).
3. Remove the windshield wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (4) from the windshield wiper arm.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note
1. Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm.
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
3. Verify that the windshield wiper operates at low speed and stop the windshield
wiper.
4. Verify t ...
Windshield Wiper Motor
Purpose
The windshield wiper motor transmits rotation force to the windshield wiper
link to operate the windshield wiper arms and blades.
Function
The windshield wiper motor ope ...
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Afs Off Indicator Light
Purpose
The AFS OFF indicator light notifies the user that the AFS is stopped or
a malfunction occurs in the AFS.
Function
The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates when the AFS is stopped and flashes
when a malfunction occurs in the AFS.
Construction
When the mi ...
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Exces ...
