Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Center 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 area locations indicated by (A).
2. Drill the 84 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure then remove the cabin side outer frame (outer center pillar).
3. Drill the 34 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure then remove the center pillar reinforcement.
4. Rough cut the area locations indicated by (D).
5. Drill the 3 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure.
6. Pull the inner center pillar in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove it from between the inner side sill and side sill reinforcement.
Center 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 ...
Construction Standard Values [Construction Standard Values]
Front view
No.
Measurement part
Standard values (mm {in})
Maximum values (mm {in})
Minimum values (mm {in})
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Other materials:
Security Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the driver that the immobilizer system is operating.
Function
If a malfunction is detected in the immobilizer system, the DTC can be verified
by the flashing pattern of the security indicator light.
Construction
The security indicator light is bui ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
Hood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch ...
