Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front 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. Rough cut the area location indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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When the part with the rough cut side sill reinforcement, there is a possibility that vibration may occur. After the rough cut, temporarily attach the lower hinge reinforcement and check that the rough cut area does not interfere with the side sill reinforcement.
5. Cut and join the area location indicated by (B) shown in the figure, then install the inner front pillar.
6. Plug weld the 20 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure, then install the inner hinge pillar.
7. Plug weld the 4 locations indicated by (D) from the inside shown in the figure.
8. Plug weld the 11 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure, then install the lower hinge reinforcement.
9. Plug weld the 9 locations indicated by (F) shown in the figure, then install the upper hinge reinforcement.
10. Cut and join the area location indicated by (G) shown in the figure.
11. Plug weld the 7 locations indicated by (H) shown in the figure, then install the front pillar reinforcement and front pillar inner reinforcement as a single unit.
NOTE:
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When installing the front pillar reinforcement and the front pillar inner reinforcement separately, plug weld the 11 locations indicated by (I) shown in the figure.
12. Cut and join the 2 locations indicated by (J) shown in the figure.
13. Plug weld the 86 locations indicated by (K) shown in the figure, then install the cabin side outer frame (outer front pillar outer).
Front Frame (Rear) Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 33 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing ...
Front 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:
Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
Body Panel
Outline
The multi-load path and triple H-shaped structure of distributing the power
absorbed at the collision were used for the body shell.
A ring structure has been adopted for the triple H structure, realizing top-level
crash safety performance.
Crushable structure fro ...
Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease,
and looseness in the boot band.
3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines. ...
