Driver-Side Power Door Mirror Vibration – 2013-2015 Mazda CX-5

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2013-2015 CX-5 – DRIVER-SIDE POWER DOOR MIRROR VIBRATION

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2013-2015 CX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KE******465579 (produced before April 1, 2014)

 

Vibration from the driver-side power door mirror glass when the vehicle is driven at high speeds.

 

driver-side power door mirror glass

This concern may be due to a lack of rigidity of the mirror base so the mirror vibrates when it receives vehicle vibration or wind pressure.

An additional reinforcement has been installed inside the door to increase the door panel strength where the door mirror is mounted. Also, the door mirror shape has been changed. Both of these modifications have been implemented to eliminate mirror glass vibration concerns.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Depending on the VIN of the customer’s vehicle, use the chart below to determine the applicable repair(s).

 

VIN / Prod. Date Range Applicable Repair
Repair A: Installation of outer door mirror reinforcement(driver’s door only) Repair B: Replacement of both outer door mirrors
JM3KE******000001 – 168884

Produced on or before Nov. 16, 2012

Yes Yes
JM3KE******168885 – 465578

Produced between Nov. 16, 2012 and April 1, 2014

No Yes

 

Repair A Repair B
Install a new upper reinforcement (A) onto the side impact bar-lower (B) in the driver’s side door to increase the rigidity of the door panel where the power door mirror is located. Replace both side door mirrors (C) with modified (mass-production) parts according to MS3 online or the Workshop Manual.

NOTE: Since the shape of the modified (mass-production) mirror is different than the previous mirror, it is necessary to replace both side mirrors so they match.

 upper reinforcement (A) impact bar-lower (B) side door mirrors (C)

 

REPAIR A:

  1. Remove the driver’s side power door mirror according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-12).
  2. Remove the driver’s side door panel according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-11).
  3. Remove the front door module panel (A) according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-11).

front door module panel (A)

  1. For rust prevention, attach two (2) self-stick pads (200mm x 40mm) to each edge of the side impact bar-lower (as shown below) where the bracket and reinforcement are installed.

NOTE: Attach the pads starting from the position indicated below at locations (A) and (B).

locations (A) and (B)

 

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cross-section

  1. Install the reinforcement (A) as shown below. Secure the upper part (B) together with the power door mirror and the lower part (C) to the side impact bar-lower with the two (2) brackets.

reinforcement (A) upper part (B) lower part (C)

  1. While holding the power door mirror, temporarily place the reinforcement with the three (3) power door mirror bolts through the holes in the reinforcement, then tighten the bolts.

Tightening Torque: 11 ft. lbf. {1.5 kgf-m, 15 Nm}

power door mirror bolts

 

  1. Place the two (2) brackets (A) (upper and lower) in the back of the reinforcement and pass the stud bolts through the holes in the reinforcement.

NOTE: Pinch the flange of the side impact bar-lower with the bracket and the reinforcement.

two (2) brackets (A)

  1. Tighten the four (4) nuts (B) to secure the reinforcement onto the side impact bar-lower.

Tightening Torque: 15 ft. lbf. {2.1 kgf-m, 20 Nm}

NOTE:

  • Tighten the brackets so that the side impact bar-lower is pushed toward the direction of the arrow.
  • Ensure that each part does not touch petal to petal face or it will cause rust occurrence.

 

(A) Reinforcement

(B) Upper / lower brackets

(C) Nut

(D) Side impact bar-lower

(E) Door outer panel

(F) Pinch the flange of the side impact bar-lower with the upper / lower brackets and reinforcement and tighten them with the four (4) nuts.

(A) Reinforcement (B) Upper / lower brackets (C) Nut (D) Side impact bar-lower (E) Door outer panel (F) Pinch the flange of the side impact bar-lower with the upper / lower brackets and reinforcement and tighten them with the four (4) nuts.

 

  1. Install other removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

 

REPAIR B:

  1. Remove both power door mirrors (A) according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-12).
  2. Install a new garnish (mirror housing) (A) onto both new door mirrors according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-12).

power door mirrors (A)

  1. Install new door mirrors according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual.

 

PART(S) INFORMATION

New Part Number Original Part Number Description Qty. Notes
KAY3-69-120 KD35-69-121 Power outer mirror 1 Passenger side
KAY3-69-180 KD35-69-181 1 Driver’s side
KAY4-69-120 KD37-69-121 1 Passenger side (Canada Only)
KAY4-69-180 KD37-69-181 1 Driver’s side (Canada Only)
KAY5-69-120 KD33-69-121 1 Passenger side
KAY5-69-180 KD33-69-181 1 Driver’s side
KAY6-69-120 KE40-69-121 1 Passenger side
KAY6-69-180 KE40-69-181 1 Driver’s side
KR22-69-1N1 -13 Garnish (R) (mirror housing) 1 Deep Crystal Blue
KR22-69-1N1 -27 1 Meteor Gray
KR22-69-1N1 -33 1 Arctic White
KR22-69-1N1 -51 1 Jet Black
KR22-69-1N1 -62 1 Soul Red
KR22-69-1N1 -83 1 Blue Reflex
KR22-69-1N1 -85 1 Crystal White Pearl
KR22-69-1N7 -13 Garnish (L) (mirror housing) 1 Deep Crystal Blue
KR22-69-1N7 -27 1 Meteor Gray
KR22-69-1N7 -33 1 Arctic White
KR22-69-1N7 -51 1 Jet Black
KR22-69-1N7 -62 1 Soul Red
KR22-69-1N7 -83 1 Blue Reflex
KR22-69-1N7 -85 1 Crystal White Pearl
KAY0-69-1N1 Garnish (R) (mirror housing) 1 Un-painted
KAY0-69-1N7 Garnish (L) (mirror housing) 1 Un-painted

 

Part Number Description Qty. Notes
KDY0-59-050 Reinforcement Assy. 1 1. Reinforcement (1)

2. Brackets (2)

3. Pads (2)

4. Nuts (4)

Reinforcement Assembly

1. Reinforcement (1) 2. Brackets (2) 3. Pads (2) 4. Nuts (4)

Door Mirror Component with Mirror Housing (A)

Door Mirror Component with Mirror Housing (A)

 

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