Front Side Frame (Partial Cutting) Installation[Panel Replacement] - Mazda MX-5 2007 Bodyshop Manual

FRONT SIDE FRAME (PARTIAL CUTTING) INSTALLATION[PANEL REPLACEMENT]

Caution
• The cut-and-joint area indicates the maximum size range of the installation position.
1. Make a reinforcement panel using the material from the front side frame.
2. To cut and join the new and existing parts, cut the new part at the specified location shown in the figure, and
chamfer the joint surfaces of the new and existing parts.
3. When installing the new parts, trial-fit new and existing parts, and then measure and adjust the body to conform
with standard dimensions.
4. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
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BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]
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