2022 Mazda CX-5 SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front door speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Outer Mirror Connectors
    G11449042Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert your hand through the front door speaker installation hole and remove the hooks.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Outer Mirror Bolts
    G11449043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the power outer mirror in the direction of the arrow while removing the clips and pins.
    CAUTION:
    • If clip of the power outer mirror is detached, the power outer mirror may fall off and be damaged. When detaching clip of the power outer mirror, hold the power outer mirror by hand during the servicing.
  9. Remove the power outer mirror.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See POWER OUTER MIRROR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
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