Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 131

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BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove the decoration panel. (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Remove the front console box mat. (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

7. Remove the indicator panel. (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

8. Remove the front console box. (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

9. Remove the dashboard under cover. (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

10. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

11. Remove the console panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

12. Remove the console cover. (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

13. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

14. Remove the front scuff plate inner. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

15. Remove the front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

16. Remove the hood release lever. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

17. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

18. Remove the Glove Compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

19. Remove the a-pillar trim. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

20. Remove the dashboard installation bolts as shown in the figure. 

CAUTION:

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Bolt A cannot be removed from the body. For this reason, a front 
obstructed by the bolt when the door is opened could cause it to 
scratched. When opening a front door, verify that bolt A is inserte

 

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21. Lift the dashboard upward and move it 20 mm {0.78 in} to the rear of the vehicle after the locator pin for 

the dashboard member is in the position shown in the figure. 

Fig. 7: Identifying Dashboard & Dashboard Member 
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Fig. 6: Identifying Dashboard Bolts & Torque Specifications 
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22. Move the power brake unit to the vehicle front where the power brake unit fork does not interfere with 

the brake pedal arm. dashboard  

23. Remove the brake pedal. member 

Fig. 8: Identifying Dashboard Member & Locator Pin 
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BRAKE SWITCH INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION.)  

2. With the brake pedal fully released, insert a new brake switch into the installation hole on the lock unit.  

3. Secure the brake switch by turning it clockwise 45°. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Brake Switch & Lock Nut 
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CAUTION:



If the dashboard is moved towards the vehicle rear excessively, 
the wiring harness could be damaged. Mark the position and 
verify the distance when moving the dashboard.  

NOTE:



When verifying the position of the dashboard member, verify visually 
with the locator pin from the underside of the dashboard.  

 

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BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. With the brake pedal in its original position, install the brake switch to the brake switch connector.  

BRAKE SWITCH INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the brake switch connector.  

2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. 

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the brake switch. 

Fig. 10: Connector Terminal Reference 
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Fig. 11: Identifying Brake Switch Connector 
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MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .) 

CAUTION:



Inspect the brake switch with it installed to the brake pedal, 
otherwise the brake switch may not operate normally. If the brake 
switch is removed from the brake pedal, replace the brake switch 
with a new one.  

 

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