Mazda RX-8 2004 Service Highlights page 414

09–11 DOORS AND LIFTGATE
DOOR OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09–11–1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09–11–1
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DOOR OUTLINE
Features
• Freestyle doors adopted
Improved marketability
• Door module that integrates interior parts adopted for front doors
• Aluminum construction adopted for rear door
Reduced weight
• Side impact bars adopted for front doors
Improved safety
• Built-in pillars adopted for rear doors
• Catch pins adopted
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DOOR CONSTRUCTION
• Freestyle doors have been adopted, allowing the
rear doors to open outward from the center of the
vehicle.
• The front doors can open up to 67% and the rear
doors up to 80%, ensuring good access.
• The rear doors have been slanted towards the
inner side and rear of the vehicle so they open at
a slightly upward angle. This prevents the doors
from interfering with each other when opening or
closing and reduces the amount of force required
for opening.
DOORS AND LIFTGATE
DOOR CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09–11–1
FRONT DOOR CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . 09–11–3
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