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Lighting Systems: Removal & Installation Mazda CX-9 I

Steering Column Switches 27 illustrations ~1116 words

FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGIncorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS . See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS .

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Scheme 24
Scheme 24
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front bumper. See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345365-S05148393902009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Adjust the headlight aiming. See «HEADLIGHT AIMING»(ref-345339-S36466320942009102000000) .

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Scheme 25: HEADLIGHT AIMING
Scheme 25: HEADLIGHT AIMING

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Scheme 26
  1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  3. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  4. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicular to the white screen.
  5. Set the headlights 3 m {9.8 ft} from the white screen.
  6. Place an object in front of the headlight not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  8. Turn on the low-beam headlight.
  9. Set the headlight leveling switch to the 0 position. (Vehicles with headlight leveling switch)
  10. Adjust by turning the aiming adjustment screw so that elbow point is in the position shown in the figure.

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Scheme 27: Halogen Type
Scheme 27: Halogen Type
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (RH only). See «COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]»(ref-345349-S27340291352009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGIncorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS . See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS .

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Scheme 28
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front bumper. See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345365-S05148393902009102000000) .
  3. Remove the front combination light. See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345339-S24384046472009102000000) .
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 29: Discharge Headlight Inoperative
Scheme 29: Discharge Headlight Inoperative

Inspection procedure

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Measure the voltage at discharge headlight control module terminal A (wiring harness-side). Is the voltage approx. 12 V?YesGo to Step 6.
NoGo to the next step.
2INSPECT FUSE Turn the headlight switch to the OFF position. Remove the H/L LOW R 15 A fuse or H/L LOW L 15 A fuse. Inspect the fuses. Are the fuses normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the fuse.
3INSPECT H/L LOW RELAY Inspect the H/L LOW relay. See RELAY INSPECTION . Is the H/L LOW relay normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the H/L LOW relay. See RELAY INSPECTION .
4INSPECT LIGHT SWITCH Inspect the light switch. See LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION . Is the light switch normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the light switch. See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
5INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the negative battery cable. Inspect for continuity between the following terminals: Battery (positive terminal) and H/L LOW relay terminal E. H/L LOW R 15 A fuse and discharge headlight control module terminal A H/L LOW L 15 A fuse and discharge headlight control module terminal A Are the wiring harnesses normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the related wiring harness.
6INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND GROUND Inspect the wiring harness between discharge headlight control module terminal B and ground for the following: Short to power supply Open circuit Is the wiring harness normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the related wiring harness.
7VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB OR DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Install the discharge headlight low bulb (previously verified as illuminating normally). See HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . Connect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Does the headlight (low-beam) illuminate?YesSystem inspection completed.
NoReplace the discharge headlight control module. See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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Scheme 30: PARKING/FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 30: PARKING/FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (RH only). See «COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]»(ref-345349-S27340291352009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 31: FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 31: FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (RH only). See «COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]»(ref-345349-S27340291352009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 32: FRONT FOG LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 32: FRONT FOG LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front bumper. See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345365-S05148393902009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Adjust the front fog light aiming. See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-345339-S16220532082009102000000) .

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Scheme 33: FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING
Scheme 33: FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING

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Scheme 35
  1. Make a front fog light adjustment screen as shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
  2. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  3. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  4. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  5. Line up the front fog lights with the white screen at a distance of 3 m {9.8 ft} apart.
  6. Place an object in front of the fog light not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  8. Turn the front fog lights on.
  9. Remove the adjusting bolt and cut the front fog light hole cover at the position shown in the figure.
  10. Loosen the screw, move the front fog light in the direction of the arrows, and adjust the center of the front fog light to the position shown in the figure.
  11. Install the adjusting bolt and tighten the screw.

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Scheme 36: FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 36: FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front undercover B. See «FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345340-S21000070692009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 37: Front Fog Light Bulb Removal Note
Scheme 37: Front Fog Light Bulb Removal Note
  1. Remove the front fog light bulb by turning it in the direction shown by the arrow. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When handling the bulb, hold the flange, not the glass.

FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Note. Front side turn lights are integrated with the power outer mirror.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the inner garnish. See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S15151510462009102000000) .
  3. Remove the front door trim. See «FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S18852454002009102000000) .
  4. Remove the power outer mirror. See «POWER OUTER MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345336-S04660393902009102000000) .
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 38: REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 38: REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 39: INBOARD LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 39: INBOARD LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 40
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the service hole cover.
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 41: Inboard Light Installation Note
Scheme 41: Inboard Light Installation Note

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Scheme 42
  1. Insert the inboard light into the liftgate as shown in the figure, pivot it inward and then fix in place.
  2. Push the bracket onto the liftgate as shown in the figure and install.

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Scheme 43: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 43: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S07737703532009102000000) .
  3. Remove the rear spoiler. See «REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345340-S16243210632009102000000) .
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 44: INBOARD LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 44: INBOARD LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 45
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the service hole cover.
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 46: License Plate Light
Scheme 46: License Plate Light
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S07737703532009102000000) .
  3. Remove the liftgate side trim. See «LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S36635637692009102000000) .
  4. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See «LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S30272720632009102000000) .
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 47: License Plate Light Bulb
Scheme 47: License Plate Light Bulb
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 48: Lens Removal Note
Scheme 48: Lens Removal Note
  1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.

COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGIf the negative battery cable or the steering angle sensor connector is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.

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Scheme 49
Scheme 49
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module. See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345337-S10259074632009102000000) . Steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345338-S02652016412009102000000) . Lower column cover. See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S39771315522009102000000) .
  4. Put aside the upper column cover.
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Note. Auto light-off system are integrated with the auto light/wiper control module.

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Scheme 50: AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 50: AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the dashboard under cover (Driver side). See «DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345331-S05761886132009102000000) .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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