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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20105 SPORT, 2.3 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 298 (CONTROL SYSTEM (HVAC))TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR CONTROL CABLEREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Removal and Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Locating Glove Compartment Release Tabs
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Lower the glove compartment.
1. Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while pulling downward on the glove compartment door.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Disconnect the temperature blend door control cable.
1. Align the locator holes and insert the special tool.
2. Release the locking tab.
3. Remove the temperature blend door control cable from the blend door shaft.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Screws And Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
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Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
1. Remove the two screws.
2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Depress the three tabs and remove the temperature blend door control cable.

Fig 5: Aligning Locking Tab With Gear Notch
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.