Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Efficient Removal Of Body Panels
Body Measurements
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Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.
Prevention of Body Deformation
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Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.
Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
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For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.
Removal of Associated Parts
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Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
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Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
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For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.
Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Checking Preweld Measurements And Watching
Align to the standard reference dimensions, based upon the body dimensions
illustration, so that new parts are installed in the correct position.
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Energy Absorbing Form Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the seal board upper..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert the flathead screwdriver shown in the figure, push fasteners A for
back side ...
Other materials:
General Procedures (Brake)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
108—147 N·m {12—14 Kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Brake Lines Disconnection
1. If any brake line has been ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
WARNING:
Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause
severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF ...
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...
