Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Side Frame (Partial Cutting) Installation [Panel Replacement]
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Installation Procedure
CAUTION:
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The cut and joint area indicates the maximum size range of the installation position.
1. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
2. When installing the new parts, trial-fit new and existing parts, and then measure and adjust the body to conform with standard dimensions.
3. Cut and join location indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
4. Plug weld the 3 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, then install the front side frame (outer).
5. To cut and join the new and existing parts, rough cut the new part at the specified location shown in the figure, and chamfer the joint surfaces of the new and existing parts.
6. Make a reinforcement panel using the material from the front side frame (inner).
7. Plug weld the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, then install the reinforcement to the new front side frame (inner).
8. Plug weld the 3 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
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Press fit the reinforcement panel and the body side material, and then weld them.
9. Cut and location indicated by (D) shown in the figure.
10. Plug weld the 6 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure, then install the front side frame inner.
11. Plug weld the 5 locations indicated by (F) shown in the figure, then install suspension mounting reinforcement and outer frame reinforcement.
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 ...
Front Side Frame (Partial Cutting) Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, then remove suspension
mounting reinforcement and outer frame reinforcement.
2. Rough cut locatio ...
Other materials:
Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas ...
Electrical System
Electrical Parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the engine room, pry up the
hook of the clip using a flathead screwdriver. ...
Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the di ...
