Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Efficient Removal Of Body Panels
Body Measurements
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Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.
Prevention of Body Deformation
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Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.
Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
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For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.
Removal of Associated Parts
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Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
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Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
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For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.
Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Checking Preweld Measurements And Watching
Align to the standard reference dimensions, based upon the body dimensions
illustration, so that new parts are installed in the correct position.
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Energy Absorbing Form Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the seal board upper..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert the flathead screwdriver shown in the figure, push fasteners A for
back side ...
Other materials:
Front Seat
Purpose, Function
The front seats are structured to reduce impact force applied to the head
of the occupant in a vehicle collision.
8WAY or 6WAY power seats have been adopted on the driver's seat. (with power
seat system).
A seat warmer system has been adopted on the ...
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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Panel Light Control Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The panel light control indicator alarm notifies the driver that the panel
light brightness is either at maximum or minimum.
Function
If the panel light control switch is in the maximum rotation position right
or left when the TNS switch ON signal (TNS and headlight ...
