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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2011TRIBUTE I TOURING, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEMIRRORSGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORSLEAD TERMINAL REPAIR

2011 Mazda Tribute i Touring, FWD

Lead Terminal Repair

2011 Mazda Tribute i Touring, FWDSECTION Lead Terminal Repair

Bring the vehicle up to room temperature of at least 16°C (60°F) or above.
Clean the bus bar in the area to be repaired with steel wool (000 to 0000 grade), and then with window cleaner to remove all dirt, wax, grease, oil or other foreign material.
NOTE:
- The new terminal will cover the original terminal location, but it must be placed so that the terminal conductive areas will be placed on a good conductive base.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bus Bar Cleaning Area
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Place the replacement terminal type A over the original tab location, making sure the conductive areas of the terminal will be on a good conductive area. Do not place the terminal tab foot on the original location which does not have conductive material.
CAUTION:
- Do not use any type of flame torch or flame heated soldering gun for this procedure. Use of these tools provide Inadequate heat generation at the tip and the exhaust heat can cause damage to plastic trim parts in the area. Use only an electric soldering gun with 100 watts or more of power. Before using the soldering gun, be sure to melt a small amount of rosin core solder to the tip. The solder will assist in achieving better heat transfer from the soldering gun tip to the new terminal.

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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.