Mazda 6. Manual — part 54

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BODY SHELL

OUTLINE

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The body shell has been designed to increase vehicle structural rigidity and reduce shock to the body, thus
improving safety.

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The crushable zone, an H-shaped frame (triple-H structure), absorbs impact energy and prevents it from
reaching the occupants.

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A steel bumper reinforcement has been adopted for improved safety.

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A resin shroud panel has been adopted for improved serviceability.

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STRUCTURAL VIEW

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BODY SHELL

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Body shell

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Front bumper reinforcement

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Shroud panel

BODY SHELL

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CRUSHABLE ZONE

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To reduce cabin damage, the front and rear of the frame are designed to deform when incurring an impact, and
effectively absorb/disperse energy from a collision.
— In moderate collisions at the front bumper reinforcement, impact is diffused to the front side frames and

front suspension members.

— If the collision comes close to the cabin, impact is diffused to the side sills and front B frames through the

torque box, reducing impact to the cabin.

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Collision energy

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Front bumper reinforcement

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Front side frame

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Front crossmember

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Torque box

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Side sill

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Front B-frame

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BODY SHELL

CABIN

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The floor, the side frame and the roof form three rigid, H-shaped frames (triple-H structure) that resist impact
forces in the event of a side collision.

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Handling stability is improved by preventing body torsion.

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SHROUD PANEL

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Outline

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The shroud panel is a glass-fiber impregnated strong plastic.

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Easily replaced for improved serviciblity.

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Recycled materials are used in consideration of the environment.

Structural View

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Roof reinforcement

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B-pillar

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Side sill

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Crossmember No. 2

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Crossmember No. 3

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Front door impact bar

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Rear door impact bar

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Collision energy

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Shroud panel

BODY SHELL

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FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

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Outline

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A large sectional form has been adopted for improved strength.

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The frame and connection area have adopted a crushable structure. At low-speed collisions, impact is
absorbed and diffused, reducing impact to the frame and other parts.

Structural View

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Front bumper reinforcement