Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Apron Component Installation [Panel Replacement]
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Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
4. Plug weld the 14 locations indicated by (A) from the front wheel housing side shown in the figure.
5. Spot weld the 5 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
6. Arc weld the 4 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.
7. Plug weld the 3 locations indicated by (D) shown in the figure.
8. Plug weld the 12 locations indicated by (E) from the inside shown in the figure, then install the wheel apron component.
Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, in an unloaded condition*, with the wheels
straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are
at specified leve ...
Wheel Apron Component Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 14 locations indicated by (A) from the front wheel housing side
shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 11 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure ...
Other materials:
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
Front wheel bearing maximum play
0 ...
Extractor Chamber Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
clips in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Remove the extractor cham ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
