Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 495

Fig. 7: Identifying Shock-Absorbing Pad, Handle Base, Rod & Torque Specifications 
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10. Secure the rear part of the rear outer handle and, with the rear outer handle lever pulled outward (1), 

remove the rear part of the rear outer handle from the rear door.  

11. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 8: Removing Rear Part Of Rear Outer Handle 
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INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

FRONT 

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 door lock switch connector.  

5. Detach the cables from the inner handle and door lock knob. 

 

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6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Inner Handle & Door Lock Knob 
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REAR 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

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

3. Remove the rear door trim. (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Detach the cables from the inner handle and door lock knob.  

5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 10: Identifying Inner Handle & Door Lock Knob 
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HOOD LATCH & RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the following parts: 

1. Air cleaner (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

2. Splash shield (LH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Dashboard under cover (Driver side) (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

 

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3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

5. Adjust the hood. (See HOOD ADJUSTMENT .) 

Fig. 11: Identifying Hood Latch, Release Lever Components & Torque Specifications 
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HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Pull the lever.  

2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure. 

3. Pull the hood release lever outward and remove it. 

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to damage the hood release cable when removing 
the hood release lever with the flathead screwdriver.  

 

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Fig. 12: Identifying Hood Release Lever 
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HOOD LATCH SWITCH INSPECTION 

1. When inspecting the latch, press the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool. 

Fig. 13: Identifying Hood Latch Switch, Latch Lever 
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2. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals. 

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If not as specified, replace the hood latch. 

Fig. 14: Terminals Continuity Chart 
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