Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Side Frame 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. Plug weld the 19 locations shown in the figure, then install the front side frame.
Front Side Frame (Partial Cutting) Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, then remove suspension
mounting reinforcement and outer frame reinforcement.
2. Rough cut locatio ...
Front Side Frame Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 15 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 4 ...
Other materials:
Procedure [Plastic Body Parts]
Repair of polypropylene bumpers having damage that has reached the surface of
the polypropylene and are too serious to be restored by painting only.
1. Cut the rough edges around the damage with a knife to make it smooth. Sand
the area with a sander to make an angle of about 45°.
2. ...
Headlight Aiming
NOTE:
Perform headlight aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front combination light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or
removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leav ...
Rear Pillar (Outer) 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 p ...
