Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door glass.
d. Front door module panel.
e. Front door key cylinder.
4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry system).
5. While pulling the front outer handle bracket pin in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the front outer handle in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the front outer handle bracket pin and the front outer handle.
6. Remove the front outer handle in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
7. Loosen the screw securing the front outer handle bracket.
NOTE:
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The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
8. Pull the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the front outer handle bracket hooks from the body.
9. Lift the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to pull the rod out of the rod holder..
10. Remove the front outer handle bracket.
11. Remove the handle seat from the body.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Outer Handle Bracket Installation Note
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To assure that the rod is inserted into the rod holder hole, verify that the there is no excessive play.
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
one other person to prevent ...
Hood
Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood
and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at t ...
Other materials:
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...
Liftgate Light
Purpose
The liftgate lights are used to signal the following conditions to vehicles/people
at the rear.
Back-up lights: Signals that the vehicle is backing up.
Taillights: Signals the presence of the vehicle during nighttime.
Function
The back-up ...
Air Intake Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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