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While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a glossary or a chart that explains these symbols.
The RTS team is researching BRM symbols and compiling the information into a series of OEM-specific articles. This article series helps you identify and understand the symbols you see in BRMs and instructs you on how to locate symbol descriptions in the manual. Let’s take a look at Mazda BRM symbols.
Mazda BRMs utilize symbols along with written instructions in body repair procedures. The How To Use This Manual document provides a chart of symbols seen in repair procedures.
Once logged into the service information site, to find Mazda BRM symbol information:
- Click MGSS (Service Information) (top of webpage)
- Click Open MGSS (center of webpage)
- Click View Content (top right of webpage)
- Enter vehicle
- option 1: Enter VIN (left side of webpage)
- option 2: Manual vehicle selection
- Click Select Model
- Select Model Year from popup window
- Select Model
- Click Go (top right of webpage)
- Click Bodyshop Manuals (left side of webpage)
- Click General Information
- Click General Information
- Click How To Use This Manual
The How To Use This Manual document contains symbols used for welding types, rough cut locations, and body measuring point types.
A few examples of symbols from the Symbols Of Panel Replacement chart are:
- Black circle “●” = Spot weld
- Black square “■” = Plug weld
- 3 linked circles = MIG brazing
Knowing where to locate symbol tables or charts in body repair manuals and properly deciphering them is essential to help ensure a complete, safe, and quality repair.
For additional Mazda information, check out the Mazda OEM Information page.
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