Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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 is not considered reasonable in terms of work time.
Repairable Bumpers
1. A bumper with a hole less than 50 mm {1.97 in} in diameter.
2. A bumper with a crack less than 100 mm {3.94 in} in length.
3. A bumper with a crack less than 100 mm {3.94 in} in length that is less than half of the width of the bumper.
Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook
B, clips C, pins D while pullin ...
Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Selector lever to neutral position.
3. Remove the front console box..
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the shift panel i ...
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Auto Light Sensor
Purpose
The auto light sensor detects the illumination level above and in front of
the vehicle and outputs it to the front body control module (FBCM).
Function
The auto-light sensor uses the upward illumination level sensor to detect
the illumination level above the vehicle ...
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defro ...
Front Door Latch Switch
Purpose, Function
Switches on/off in conjunction with the latch lever rotation, and detects
the front door open/closed condition by the voltage which is changed by the
rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by the rotation of the latch lev ...
