Wiper System/washer System: Other Mazda CX-5 I

Windshield Wiper Blade

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1. Pull the windshield wiper blade tab up in the direction of the arrow (1).
2. Press the windshield wiper blade end in the direction of the arrow (3) while tilting it in the direction of the arrow (2). (Scheme 75): Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Rag
3. Remove the windshield wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (4) from the windshield wiper arm. (Scheme 76): Removing Windshield Wiper Blade From Windshield Wiper Arm
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm. (Scheme 77): Cleaning Serrated Connecting Part Using Wire Brush

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1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
3. Verify that the windshield wiper operates at low speed and stop the windshield wiper.
4. Verify that the windshield wiper stops at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-615468-S12815760182014051000000) ).
6. Install the windshield wiper arm to the serrated connecting part, adjust the windshield wiper blade so that its end is aligned with the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating while sliding the windshield wiper arm onto the grooves of the serrated connecting part one by one, and temporarily tighten the nut. (Scheme 78): Identifying Grooves Of Serrated Connecting Part And Hollowed Mark In Ceramic Coating
7. If the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating cannot be located, adjust the windshield wiper blade end to the area shown in the figure. NOTE: If the windshield wiper arm and blade is not installed to the position shown in the figure, repeat the adjustment procedure. (Scheme 79): Identifying Front Fender Molding And Cowl Grille Adjustment Position With Torque Specifications
8. After adjusting the windshield wiper arm and blade, tighten the nut completely. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-615468-S12815760182014051000000) ).

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-615412-S04991947062014051000000) ).
2. Remove the following parts: Windshield wiper arm and blade (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-615468-S12815760182014051000000) ). Cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-615433-S35529177272014051000000) ). CAUTION: Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
3. Affix protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield motor and link as shown in the figure. (Scheme 80): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Link, Windshield End And Protective Tape
4. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. (Scheme 81): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor, Connector And Link
5. Remove bolts. (Scheme 82): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Link And Bolts With Torque Specifications
6. Move the windshield wiper motor and link in the order of the arrows (1) and (2) to remove the securing rubber from the vehicle. (Scheme 83): Removing Securing Rubber From Vehicle
7. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link from the vehicle in the direction of the arrow (3) while being careful not to allow the windshield wiper end to interfere with the windshield wiper motor and link. (Scheme 84): Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link From Vehicle
8. Fix the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure with a vise. CAUTION: If the vise is tightened with excessive force, it could deform or damage the windshield wiper link. When securing the windshield wiper link in the vise, be careful not to deform or damage the windshield wiper link. Protect the windshield wiper link by placing a rag in the vise when securing it in the vise. Otherwise, it could damage the vise securing position.
9. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the (1) position, move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the windshield wiper motor and ball joint for the windshield wiper link. (Scheme 85): Identifying Windshield Wiper Link Vise Securing Position (Scheme 86): Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Ball Joint
10. Remove bolts securing the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link, and remove nuts from windshield wiper motor. (Scheme 87): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Windshield Wiper Link Bolts With Torque Specifications
11. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See «BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NOTE»(ref-615468-S08248955872014051000000) ).

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1. When assembling the ball joint, use a clean rag to protect the link and squeeze using a pair of protective tape-wrapped pliers. (Scheme 88): Squeezing Ball Joint Using Pair Of Protective Tape-Wrapped Pliers

RAIN SENSOR INITIALIZATION SETTING

Note. When the ignition is switched ON (engine off or on), the rain sensor detects the condition of the windshield surface, and performs initialization automatically.

Using M-MDS

1. The auto wiper function can be enabled or disabled using the M-MDS. Refer to the control system personalization features setting. (See «CONTROL SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE»(ref-615428-S42057568062014051000000) ).

Using Audio Unit (With Color LCD)

1. The user can enable or disable the auto wiper function by operating the audio unit display. Refer to the entertainment system personalization features setting. (See «AUDIO UNIT PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE»(ref-615447-S34904736122014051000000) ).