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:
Moonroof
The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched
ON.
WARNING
Do not let passengers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof
while the vehicle is moving:
Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body through the moonroof is
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Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...
B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the B-pillar lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching hooks A,
pins B.
5. Take th ...
