Mazda 5. Manual - part 63

BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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WHEEL APRON COMPONENT REMOVAL

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1. When removing the wheel apron component, the frame reinforcement may interfere and make removal difficult. 

Therefore, drill 10 locations indicated by (A), then remove the frame reinforcement.

Note

• If the frame reinforcement is not damaged, do not dispose of it, as it can be reinstalled. If it is damaged 

considerably, replace it with a new one.

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WHEEL APRON PANEL (FRONT)

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BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

2. Grind the 2 locations indicated by (B) using a belt grinder from the inner side of the inner wheel housing.
3. Drill the remaining locations, then remove the wheel apron component.

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(A)8

(A)2

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FRAME REINFORCEMENT

WHEEL APRON COMPONENT

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BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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WHEEL APRON COMPONENT INSTALLATION

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1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

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(B)2

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BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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WHEEL APRON COMPONENT

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