Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 484

Fig. 23: Identifying Inboard Light, Connector, Bracket, Nut & Torque Specifications 
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4. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

INBOARD LIGHT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Insert the inboard light into the liftgate as shown in the figure, pivot it inward and then fix in place. 

Fig. 24: Inserting Inboard Light Into Liftgate 
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2. Push the bracket onto the liftgate as shown in the figure and install. 

Fig. 25: Pushing Bracket Onto Liftgate 
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HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the rear spoiler. (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 26: Identifying High-Mount Brake Light & Screw 
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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

INBOARD LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the service hole cover. 

Fig. 27: Identifying Service Hole Cover 
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3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Inboard Light Bulb, Taillight Bulb, Connector & Socket 
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4. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.(See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the liftgate side trim.(See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the liftgate lower trim.(See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 29: Identifying License Plate Light, Connector & Lens 
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6. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying License Plate Light Bulb & Lens 
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3. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

LENS REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the 

direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens. 

Fig. 31: Inserting Screwdriver Into Service Hole 
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COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.  

3. Remove the following parts: 

1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

WARNING:

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If the negative battery cable or the steering angle sensor connector 
is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle 
sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making 
the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor 
initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.  

 

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