1994 MAZDA MX-5 Workshop Manual

PANEL REPLACEMENT L INSTALLATION After temporary installation of new parts, measure the dimensions to verify that they are as specified. Check the fit with associating parts (trunk lid, rear combination lights, rear bumper, etc.). Spot welds on rear combination light side must be smooth. Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT - TRUNK FLOOR PAN, FLOOR SIDE PANEL REMOVAL to cut weld and I u Floor side panel (left) Trunk floor L / Floor side panel (right) Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT L REMOVAL (left) splas\h protect'or (right) Work should be performed after the rear end panel and the rear fender panel (left) are removed. The trunk floor is replaced by cut-and-join operation indicated on page 60. The cut-and-join operation is performed after turning up the tank floor as indicated by arrows in the illustration. When drilling points (A) for spot welding, do not make open holes. - When the rear fender panel (left) is replaced at the same time, the panel can be removed without cutting away the spot welded points indicated by (A). Do not damage the rear side frame when rough-cutting. L Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT TRUNK FLOOR PAN, FLOOR SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION Gartner Banana

PANEL REPLACEMENT L INSTALLATION Before installing new parts, measure the rear side frame dimensions to verify that they are as specified. After installing new parts, check the fit with associating parts. Turn down the tank floor to the original position after welding the cut-and-join location of the trunk floor and flattening it with a disc grinder. - Plug-weld the trunk floor, tank floor, and crossmember (No. 4). Weld a washer (PART NO. 99952 2240A) at the rear crossmember installing bolt (two points). Gartner Banana

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SEALING BODY SEALING ............................................................ 62 Gartner Banana

SEALING BODY SEALING Sealant is applied to parts of the body where panels meet or are hemmed to provide waterproof- ing and rustproofing. The sealing locations are shown by the heavy lines. Gartner Banana