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Mazda 5. Manual - part 83

 

 

09–80E–8

BODY STRUCTURE [PLASTIC BODY PARTS]

14—16 seconds/viscosimeter 20 

°C {68 °F}

Note

• Mix the solutions at the specified ratio.

c. Spray pressure

300—400 kPa {3—4 kg/cm

2

, 43—57 psi}

d. Standard film thickness

30—40 

µ

e. Spray method

Spot-spray primer surfacer on bumper three of four times

12. Air drying 20 

°C {68 °F} — 8 hours minimum.

Forced drying 60 

°C {140 °F} — 1 hour

13. Lightly sand the complete surface of the bumper with #400—#600 sandpaper. Do not expose the surface of the 

polypropylene. (Wet or dry sanding is acceptable.)

14. Wipe the complete surface of the bumper with degreasing agent. Quickly wipe the surface with a clean rag to 

degrease it.

15. Apply a matching coat of body color to the polypropylene bumper.

Note

• Be sure to use only urethane primer for a urethane bumper and polypropylene primer for a polypropylene 

bumper. Other paints for repairing a polypropylene bumper are the same as those for the urethane 
bumper.

16. Air drying 20 

°C {68 °F} — 8 hours minimum.

Forced drying 60 

°C {140 °F} — 1 hour

Note

• Let the part air dry when possible as forced drying could cause bubbles in the top coat.

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PLASTIC LIFTGATE

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Characteristics of Plastic Liftgate

• The material for the outer panel of the liftgate is polycarbonate; acrylonitrile-butadience styrene resin (ABS-

resin), and the material for the inner panel is glass fiber; polypropylene.

• The liftgate has a bonded structure of outer and inner panels.

Configuration of Shipped Parts

• The liftgate is shipped with the rear No.2 wiring harness and the complex antenna assembled and bonded.

• The outer panel surface of the liftgate is not painted. However, it is coated with primer like a bumper.

• A hole cover is affixed to the back monitor camera installation hole on the outer panel with double-sided 

adhesive tape. A waterproof pad is affixed to the back monitor camera installation hole on the inner panel.

Repair Points

• Scratches are repairable. Holes and cracks are not repairable.

Urethane primer surfacer

Softener

Hardner

Mixture A

Mixture B

100

30

4

1

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BODY STRUCTURE [PLASTIC BODY PARTS]

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09

Caution

• Because the outer and inner panels are bonded, damage to the inner frame is not repairable.

• To install the back monitor camera, perform the following procedure:

— Remove the hole cover installed to the new liftgate using a flathead screwdriver.

— Remove the waterproof pad.

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REPAIRABLE RANGE OF POLYCARBONATE; ABS-RESIN LIFTGATE

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Repairable damage on the liftgate is as follows:

Repairable Liftgate

1. Scratches on the liftgate

HOLE COVER

WATERPROOF PAD

HOLE COVER

W-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

A

A

A-A

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09–80E–10

BODY STRUCTURE [PLASTIC BODY PARTS]

Unrepairable Liftgate

1. Damages other than scratches (cracks, holes, cuts) on the liftgate

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CPJ0980B150

CPJ0980B151

BODY STRUCTURE [PLASTIC BODY PARTS]

09–80E–11

09

REPAIR OF POLYCARBONATE; ABS-RESIN LIFTGATE

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Caution

• Masking tape has been affixed to the adhesive application area. Paint the body color without 

removing the masking tape.

Smooth and feather damaged area

Clean and degrease

Apply putty (applicable to resin)

(Apply primer and let dry)

(May be necessary depending on paint manufacturer)

Procedures vary depending on paint manufacturer
Follow paint manufacturer's instructions

Let dry and smooth putty

Sand surface for urethane primer surfacer

Sand surface

Clean and degrease

Apply primer

Apply urethane surfacer, let it dry, grind, and sand surface for top coating

Clean and degrease liftgate

Top-coat liftgate and let dry 

Finish

Scratch on painted surface

Crack, hole, cut, or completely damaged 

Replace the damaged liftgate

Caution

· 

For materials used for repair (such as putty, primer surfacer, and top coating paint), follow manufacturer's 

instructions

· 

Because the liftgate has a bonded structure of outer and inner panels, mask the inner panel securely.

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