1994 MAZDA MX-5 Workshop Manual

PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTALLATION When installing new parts, measure the dimensions to verify that they are as specified, and check the fit with associating parts. Plug welding 4 points indicated by (A) are performed during installation of the crossmember. Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT WHEEL APRON PANEL REMOVAL WHEEL APRON REINFORCEMENT Illustrations show onlv left side of the wheel amon a an el All points are located symmetricallv. ~o.not damage the suspension housing and wheel apron reinforcement when rough-cutting. To drill away 22 points indicated by (E), first drill away points (A), (B), and (C), and rough-cut (D). Drilling of 12 points indicated by (A) should be performed with caution. Do not make open holes from the engine compartment side. Drilling of 5 points indicated by (B) should be performed from outboard side. Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION Make plug welding holes in new parts. After temporary installation of new parts, measure the dimensions to verify that they are as specified. Check the fit with associating parts (hood, front fender panel, bumper, etc.). Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT WHEEL APRON PANEL ASSY REMOVAL Drilling for spot welding indicated by (A) and (F) should be performed after rough-cutting. Rough-cutting should be performed after drilling for spot welding indicated by (B) and (C). For best results, when drilling points indicated by (D), (E), and (G), do not make open holes. When replaceing the cowl side panel at the same time, make open holes in drilling points indi- cated by (E), perform plug welding from the hinge pillar side before installing the cowl side panel. - Drilling for spot welding indicated by (C) and (G) should be performed from the cabin side. Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTALLATION Make plug welding holes in new parts. After temporary installation of new parts, measure the dimensions to verify that they are as specified. Check the fit with associating parts (hood, front fender, etc.). Plug welding indicated by (A) should be performed from the cabin side. - Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT COWL SIDE PANEL REMOVAL When drilling for spot welding, do not make open holes except 22 points indicated by (A). 44 Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT L INSTALLATION L Plug welds on door hinge side must be smooth. Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT SIDE SILL PANEL ASSY REMOVAL I 31 points Work should be performed after the cowl side panel and the rear fender panel are removed. Rough-cut 30-50 mm (1.2-2.0 in) inside the cut-and-join location. Do not damage the outer hinge pillar and the side sill reinforcement when rough-cutting. Do not make open holes when drilling points (A). Gartner Banana