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 ...
Other materials:
Brake Fluid Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on
painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the brake fluid reserve tank at 3/4 full or more
during the air bleeding.
Begin air bleedin ...
Evaporator
Purpose
The evaporator cools the passing air.
Function
The evaporator vaporizes the atomized refrigerant flowing internally, and
the air passing through the evaporator is cooled by the release of latent heat.
The moisture in the air is condensed at this time and dehumidifie ...
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” carefully.
Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
The sensor ...
