Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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 installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
4. Rough cut the area location indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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When the part with the rough cut side sill reinforcement, there is a possibility that vibration may occur. After the rough cut, temporarily attach the lower hinge reinforcement and check that the rough cut area does not interfere with the side sill reinforcement.
5. Cut and join the area location indicated by (B) shown in the figure, then install the inner front pillar.
6. Plug weld the 20 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure, then install the inner hinge pillar.
7. Plug weld the 4 locations indicated by (D) from the inside shown in the figure.
8. Plug weld the 11 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure, then install the lower hinge reinforcement.
9. Plug weld the 9 locations indicated by (F) shown in the figure, then install the upper hinge reinforcement.
10. Cut and join the area location indicated by (G) shown in the figure.
11. Plug weld the 7 locations indicated by (H) shown in the figure, then install the front pillar reinforcement and front pillar inner reinforcement as a single unit.
NOTE:
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When installing the front pillar reinforcement and the front pillar inner reinforcement separately, plug weld the 11 locations indicated by (I) shown in the figure.
12. Cut and join the 2 locations indicated by (J) shown in the figure.
13. Plug weld the 86 locations indicated by (K) shown in the figure, then install the cabin side outer frame (outer front pillar outer).
Front Frame (Rear) Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 33 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing ...
Front 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 bl ...
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Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven
roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling
on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when ...
Seat Belt Inspection
Belt
1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the
metal fittings.
If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor)
Except rear center seat b ...
Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
The bypa ...
