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Body Repair Manual Symbols: Mazda
I-CAR · April 8, 2026 · Mazda
Summary
This article explains how to locate and interpret Mazda's Body Repair Manual (BRM) symbols, which designate specific repair operations such as welding types, rough cut locations, and body measuring points. It provides step-by-step navigation instructions for finding the symbol chart within Mazda's MGSS service information portal.
What to do on the job
Access the 'How To Use This Manual' document in Mazda's Bodyshop Manuals to correctly identify and execute OEM-specified welding, cutting, and measuring symbols.
How to use it
When writing or defending an estimate, use this guide to locate the official Mazda symbol chart. This allows you to prove to insurers that specific operations—such as MIG brazing, spot welding, or plug welding—are explicitly mandated by the OEM at designated locations, justifying the necessary labor, materials, and equipment.
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