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 ...
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Air Bag System Service Warnings [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection
Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air
bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the
air bag module for malfunctions ...
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lig ...
Seat Weight Sensor Calibration [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor
calibration using the M-MDS.
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
Replacement with new passenger-side seat pa ...
