Mazda MAZDA5 2006 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

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HOOD SAFETY SWITCH MOUNTING
1. Using (2) supplied 1/4" self drilling screws and (2) supplied lock washers, secure the hood safety switch to
the drivers side of the vehicle's hood 150mm above the top of the hood mounting bracket and
85mm from the side edge of the hood. (FIGURE O & P)
2. Route the hood safety switch wiring down into the engine compartment along the inside of the hood hinge
and secure using (2) supplied tie wraps. (FIGURE O & Q)
3. Route the hood safety switch wiring along the cowl panel, tucking under the cowl panel where possible, into
the engine compartment towards the hood release cable grommet. (FIGURE O & R)
4. Disengage hood latch cable and pull through radiator support bracket.
CAUTION: Failure to secure hood latch open with a tie wrap could allow the hood to become
locked without the hood release cable available.
a. Attach a tie wrap to the hood latch mechanism. (FIGURE S)
b. Disconnect the hood latch cable at latch.
c. Free the hood latch cable from (2) retaining clips. (FIGURE T)
FIGURE O
FIGURE R
85mm
150mm
FIGURE P
FIGURE Q
FIGURE S
FIGURE T
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