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What is the MPa of the front lower rail? What is the outer uniside made of: steel, aluminum, or composite? Can heat be used to straighten or is it cold straightening only? What are the repair limitations? These are just some of the questions that the RTS team fields on a daily basis.
As we know, today’s vehicles can be constructed from a wide variety of materials. Knowing if the OEM provides information on body construction materials and repair guidelines is a crucial step in providing a complete, safe, and quality repair. Let’s see what Mazda has to say.
After you access the body repair manual, you are able to locate the construction material in the: Bodyshop Manuals ➤ Body and Accessories ➤ Body Structure. Beneath this area are subcategories:
- Construction - this area has a detailed vehicle illustration. Beneath the illustration is a table that has a material breakdown of each component.
- Ultra High-Tension Steel - this area lists the MPa of parts. It also contains a breakdown of the characteristics of steel that Mazda utilizes.
- Body Components Construction - this area is shown in some vehicle-specific body repair manuals (BRMs). It shows a detailed vehicle illustration, and identifies ultra high-tension steel including MPa.
Mazda vehicle-specific body repair manuals can be found at: www.mazdaserviceinfo.com
For additional Mazda information, check out the Mazda OEM Information page.
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