Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 610

Fig. 1: Identifying Wiper/Washer System Components Location 
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WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 

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1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm, Blade Components & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

3. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

ADJUSTMENT.)  

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Clean the windshield wiper arm connector shafts using a wire brush before installing the windshield 

wiper arms. 

Fig. 3: Cleaning Windshield Wiper Arm Connector Shafts Using Wire Brush 
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WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT

1. Operate the windshield wipers, and then turn off the windshield wiper motor to set the wipers in the park 

position.  

2. Slide the serrated connecting part and adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade so that its end is aligned 

with the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating. 

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

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

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

NOTE:

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If the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating cannot be located, measure 
the distance from the cowl grille end line, and adjust the windshield wiper 
arm and blade. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjusting 
Dimensions 
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Fig. 5: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Components & Torque Specifications 
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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 

 

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