Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Center Pillar Removal [Panel Replacement]

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Body / Body Exterior, Frame / Frame / Center 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 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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Construction Standard Values [Construction Standard Values]

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