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Repairer Driven News: Mazda MX-30 Electric Vehicle
I-CAR · October 28, 2019 · Mazda
Summary
The Mazda MX-30 electric vehicle features a unique pillarless 'suicide' door design that relies on a rigid frame structure and extensive use of 1,310 MPa high-strength steel to maintain side-impact safety without a traditional B-pillar. It also incorporates advanced battery pack protection and the i-ACTIVSENSE ADAS suite, including Smart Brake Support with turn-assist autobraking.
What to do on the job
Always access and strictly follow the OEM repair information for structural repairs, paying specific attention to the 1,310 MPa high-strength steel specifications and the pillarless door reinforcement structures.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of following exact OEM structural repair procedures and scanning/calibration requirements on Mazda EVs. The lack of a traditional B-pillar and the use of ultra-high-strength steel (1,310 MPa) mean standard sectioning or repair techniques cannot be assumed, and precise ADAS calibration is required for the Smart Brake Support system.
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