Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Hood
Purpose/Function
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The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
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The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
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The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.
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 ...
Hood Adjustment
Height Difference Adjustment
1. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within
the specification.
Standard clearance
a: 2.7—6.9 mm {0.11—0.27 in}
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Other materials:
Repairable Range Of Polypropylene Bumpers [Plastic Body Parts]
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although
a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should
be replaced with a new one because such repair would detract from the looks and
quality of the bumper. In addition, such repair ...
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose No.3 (purge solenoid valve side) and install
the vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within t ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
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