Mazda 6. Manual - part 407

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PANEL REPLACEMENT 

FRONT PILLAR INSTALLATION

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1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each dimension 

according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.

Note

• In areas where the outer, reinforcement, inner, etc. are in 3-4 layers, drill holes for plug welds in all but the 

innermost panel.

3. Weld in 5 locations indicated by (A), then trial-fit the inner and reinforcement.
4. Weld in 10 locations indicated by (B), then install the inner and reinforcement to the existing parts. 
5. After trial-fitting new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

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PANEL REPLACEMENT 

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PANEL REPLACEMENT 

CENTER PILLAR REMOVAL

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1. Rough cut area (A), drill the 44 weld locations indicated by (B), then remove the lower part of the center pillar 

outer.

2. Rough cut area (C), drill the 20 weld locations indicated by (D), then remove the center pillar outer.
3. Drill the 2 weld locations indicated by (E) and remove the B-pillar reinforcement.

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CENTER PILLAR INSTALLATION

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1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each dimension 

according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.

Note

• In areas where the outer, reinforcement, inner, etc. are in 3-4 layers, drill holes for plug welds in all but the 

innermost panel.

Warning

• When cutting and joining the reinforcement, make sure not to damage or scratch the B-pillar 

reinforcement.

3. Install in the following order: inner, reinforcement, and outer.
4. After trial-fitting new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

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