External body elements Mazda 626 (5)

General information about the body
A characteristic feature of the car models that are described in this manual is the presence of a design type "Unibody", which uses a trough-shaped body floor element...

Body maintenance and repair
The condition of your car's body is very important because it has a large impact on its resale value. It is much more difficult to repair a run down or damaged bodywork...

Vinyl finish
Never clean vinyl trim with detergents, caustic soaps, or kerosene-based cleaners. Simple soap and water work just fine, and a soft brush can easily remove stubborn...

Repair of minor body damage
Repair of small scratches If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the scratched surface with a...

Repair of significant damage to the body
Significant body damage must be repaired at service stations that have body repair equipment. If extensive damage occurs, the body geometry must be checked. They can...

Radiator Grille Replacement (Mazda 626 Model)
1. Open the hood. 2. Loosen the central fixing screw. Release the two fixing clips and remove the grille. 3. Insert the grille into place until the latches lock into...

Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Removing 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the wires and hoses that interfere with the removal of the hood. 3. Mark the installation position of the hinges on the hood. 4....

Bumpers — removal and installation
Front bumper 1. Raise the car and place it on stands. 2. Disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes. 3. Unscrew the mounting bolts of the air panel, radiator and...

Front fender — removal and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and place it on stands. 2. Remove the front bumper cover. 3. Loosen the fixing screws (indicated by arrows) and remove the wheel arch insert....

Plastic panel in front of the windshield
Removing 1. Turn off fixing nuts and remove levers of screen wipers. 2. Remove the caps, unscrew the fixing screws and remove the panel. Installation 3. Installation is...

Rear-view mirrors — removal and installation
Exterior mirrors 1. On models with power door mirrors, remove the door trim panel. 2. Remove the side panel. 4. Disconnect the mirror connector (A), unscrew the fixing...