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 Spoiler Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove caps A.
3 ...
Sail Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Open the front door.
2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the shown in the figure and
remove the clip A in the ...
Other materials:
Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force wh ...
Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper console..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab
and socket.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, press the center accessory socket ...
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
