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

Wiper/Washer System Components Location. Scheme 1

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Scheme 5

1. Open the hood. CAUTION: If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.
3. Detach cap tabs from the windshield wiper arm while slightly moving the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it. (Scheme 2): Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Cap
4. Loosen nuts until it is jointed temporarily with the windshield wiper arm pressed as shown in the figure.
5. Close the hood. (Scheme 3): Pressing Windshield Wiper Arm
6. Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow (1) from the serrated connecting part. CAUTION: Always temporarily tighten the temporary joint nut when removing the windshield wiper arm. If it is removed from the serrated connecting part without temporarily tightening the nut, the windshield wiper arm could contact the hood. (Scheme 4): Raising Windshield Wiper Arm
7. Remove the nut.
8. Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM INSTALLATION NOTE» ). (Scheme 5): Removing Windshield Wiper Arm With Torque Specifications
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT» ).

See also:
• SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION