Brush Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Melt the solder quickly, otherwise the diodes (rectifier) and brush holder will be damaged by excessive heat.

Fig 1: Locating Brush Holder

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Press the brush into the brush holder with it facing in the direction shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Pressing Brush Into Brush Holder
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Solder the brush to the brush holder.