Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Center Pillar 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. Insert the end of the inner center pillar locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, between the inner side sill and side sill reinforcement.
5. Cut and join the area locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
6. Plug weld the 3 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.
7. Plug weld the 18 locations indicated by (D) shown in the figure, then install the center pillar inner reinforcement to the center pillar reinforcement.
8. Plug weld the 34 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure, then install the center pillar reinforcement.
9. Cut and join the area locations indicated by (F) shown in the figure.
10. Plug weld the 88 locations indicated by (G) shown in the figure, then install the cabin side outer frame (outer center pillar).
Cabin Side Frame Straight Line Dimensions [Dimensions]
Point symbol
Designation
Hole diameter or bolt or nut size mm {in}
A
Front side frame outer datum hole
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Center Pillar Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Remove the curtain air bag module to prevent damage before servicing.
Front-side
Rear-side
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting with a bl ...
Other materials:
Panel Light
Purpose
The panel light adjusts the instrument cluster and steering switch illumination
brightness.
Function
The instrument cluster adjusts the brightness of the following illumination
lights when a TNS illumination signal sent via CAN transmission from the front
body co ...
Steering Switch Inspection
Without Bluetooth system
WARNING:
Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side whe ...
