Mazda 6 2009 Bodyshop Manual page 68

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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 (inner).
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. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
4. When installing the new parts, trial-fit new and existing parts, and then measure and adjust the body to conform
with standard dimensions.
5. Trial-fit the new and existing parts, weld the existing parts and the reinforcement, and then butt weld the new
and existing parts.
Caution
Press fit the reinforcement panel and the body side material, and then weld them.
To prevent weld bead drop from the reinforcement panel, weld the reinforcement plate such that
the weld bead are longer than their widths.
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BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]