Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Pillar Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
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Remove the curtain air bag module to prevent damage before servicing.
Front-side
Rear-side
CAUTION:
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Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded area) is flammable.
1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 82 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, then remove the cabin side outer frame (outer front pillar).
3. Rough cut area location indicated by (C) shown in the figure.
4. Drill the 7 locations indicated by (D) shown in the figure, then remove the front pillar reinforcement and front pillar inner reinforcement as a single unit.
NOTE:
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When removing the front pillar reinforcement and the front pillar inner reinforcement separately, drill the 11 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure.
5. Drill the 9 locations indicated by (F) shown in the figure, then remove the upper hinge reinforcement.
6. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (G) from the inside shown in the figure.
7. Drill the 11 locations indicated by (H) shown in the figure.
8. Drill the 1 location indicated by (I) shown in the figure, while peeling back the lower hinge reinforcement, then remove it.
9. Drill the 20 locations indicated by (J) shown in the figure, then remove the inner hinge pillar.
10. Rough cut the area location indicated by (K) shown in the figure.
11. Remove the inner front pillar.
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 inst ...
Front Seat Cushion Frame Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual befor ...
Other materials:
Washer Motor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Set the front over fender aside..
3. Set the mudguard (RH) aside..
4. Remove the front bumper..
5. Disconnect the washer motor connector from the washer motor.
6. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer motor.
7. Disconnect the ...
Back Up Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover from the liftgate, a ...
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.
3. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling t ...
