Mazda 6. Manual — part 408

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PANEL REPLACEMENT

REAR FENDER PANEL REMOVAL

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SEDAN

Caution

• Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded area) is flammable.

1. The rear fender panel and the rear pillar inner are joined with glue at the wheel arch line. Use a chisel or other

to separate the rear fender panel from the rear pillar inner, then remove the rear fender panel.

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PANEL REPLACEMENT

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III

5HB

Caution

• Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded area) is flammable.

1. The rear fender panel and the rear pillar inner are joined with glue at the wheel arch line. Use a chisel or other

to separate the rear fender panel from the rear pillar inner, then remove the rear fender panel.

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PANEL REPLACEMENT

REAR FENDER PANEL INSTALLATION

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SEDAN

1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each dimension

according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.
3. Before installing new parts, apply spot weld sealer to the wheel arch line.
4. After trial-fitting new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

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PANEL REPLACEMENT

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III

5HB

1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each dimension

according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.
3. Before installing new parts, apply spot weld sealer to the wheel arch line.
4. After trial-fitting new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

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