Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 606

3. Connect the positive lead of the tester to the positive side of each filament and the negative lead to

ground.

4. Gradually slide the positive lead from the positive side to the negative side and verify that the voltage

decreases accordingly.

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If the voltage changes rapidly, the filament has a malfunction. Repair the filament.

VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Fig. 60: Connecting Positive Lead Of Tester To Positive Side Of Filament & Negative Lead To
Ground
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FILAMENT REPAIR

1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.

2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.

3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.

4. After 2-3 min , carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.

Fig. 59: Checking Rear Window Defroster Filament
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Measured part Voltage (Reference)

(1) to (2)

Approx. 11 V to 0 V

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5. Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.

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When the room temperature is 25°C {77°F} , leave it as it is for 24 h.

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When a hot air blower is used, dry with the 150°C {302°F} air for 30 min.

Fig. 61: Attaching Tape To Both Sides Of Filament
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

POWER OUTER MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Disconnect the power outer mirror connector.

5. Remove the bolts.

6. Push the power outer mirror against the vehicle and detach the tab while lifting the mirror up to remove.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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Do not operate the rear window defroster until the paint is
completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used
before the paint is dry.

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Fig. 62: Identifying Power Outer Mirror Components & Torque Specifications
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OUTER MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL

1. Press area A of the mirror glass so that area B moves outward.

Fig. 63: Pressing Area Of Mirror Glass
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2. Detach pin A while lifting up the inside of the mirror glass holder.

3. Pull the mirror glass holder and remove pins B.

4. Disconnect the heated outer mirror connectors, (vehicles with heated outer mirrors)

5. Disconnect the BSM indicator light connector, (vehicles with BSM)

6. Remove the mirror glass holder and the outer mirror glass as a single unit.

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Fig. 64: Identifying Mirror Glass Holder & Outer Mirror Glass
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OUTER MIRROR GLASS INSTALLATION

1. Connect the heated outer mirror connectors, (vehicles with heated outer mirrors)

2. Connect the BSM indicator light connector, (vehicles with BSM)

3. Press part A on the outer mirror glass and install pin A.

4. Press part B on the outer mirror glass and install pins B.

Fig. 65: Identifying BSM Indicator Light Connector, Outer Mirror Glass & Mirror Glass Holder
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

OUTER MIRROR GARNISH REMOVAL

1. Remove the outer mirror glass from the outer mirror. (See OUTER MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL.)

2. Pinch the ends of the visible clips (4 locations) shown in the figure, and detach them by pressing them

towards the vehicle front.

3. Grasp the upper side of the outer mirror garnish and remove it by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

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