Precautions Before Welding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A vehicle has various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive current generated when welding, be sure to perform the following procedure.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Disconnect the battery cables.

Fig 1: Precaution For Disconnecting Battery Cables
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Securely connect the welding machine ground near the welding area.
Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to protect them from weld spatter.

Fig 2: Precaution For Securely Connecting Welding Machine Ground
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.