Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING:
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A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
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Do not disassemble the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator because it is a precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Verify that the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover on the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.
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If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft in the direction the engine rotates two turns and verify that they are aligned.
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If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are still not aligned, replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
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If, when turning the crankshaft, there is a slapping noise from the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator each time before the cam reaches its maximum lift, it means that the actuator is not secured. Replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fresh Air Duct
Purpose, Function
Conducts fresh air from outside the engine compartment.
Increases air density by taking fresh air, which is cooler than the engine
compartment, to enhance the charg ...
Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The hydraulic variable valve timing actuator operates according to the hydraulic
pressure and changes the phases of the exhaust camshaft. As a result, the open/close
per ...
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PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs)]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “AFS”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...
Lower Cowl Side Reinforcement Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light (LH).
c. Front mudguard (LH).
d. Hood release lever.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
4. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction o ...
