Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: High Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. While pressing the high-mount brake light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the high-mount brake light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the high-mount brake light and liftgate.
6. Detach all the high-mount brake light tabs and liftgate and remove the high-mount brake light from the liftgate.
CAUTION:
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If the high-mount brake light is removed from the liftgate, the high-mount brake light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the high-mount brake light from the liftgate, hold the high-mount brake light on the lens side with a hand during servicing.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
High Mount Brake Light
Purpose
The high-mount brake light signals vehicles to the rear that the vehicle
is stopped.
Function
The high-mount brake light illuminates in conjunction with the operation
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License Plate Light
Purpose
The license plate lights shine light on the license plate during nighttime
driving.
Function
The license plate lights illuminate in conjunction with the operation of
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Other materials:
Drive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Rear Sash Molding Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new rear sash
molding.
1. When installing a new rear sash molding, follow the procedure ...
