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Side Protector Installation

  1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body using a razor.
  2. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body.
  3. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side protector as shown (if it will be reused).

    Clearance 

    a: 4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in} 

    b: 29.0-31.0 mm {1.15-1.22 in} 

    c: 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in} 

    d: 6.0-8.0 mm {0.24-0.31 in} 

    e: 44.0-46.0 mm {1.74-1.81 in} 

    f: 10.0 mm {0.39 in} 

    Fig 1: Attaching Double-Sided Adhesive Tape To Side Protector
    G01887582Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Peel off the backing paper from the double-sided adhesive tape and attach the side protector onto the body as shown.

    Clearance 

    a: 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in} 

    b: 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in} 

    c: 100 mm {3.94 in} 

    d: 200 mm {7.84 in} 

    e: 251.5-254.5 mm {9.91-10.01 in} 

    f: 266.5-269.5 mm {10.50-10.61 in} 

    Fig 2: Attaching Side Protector Onto Body
    G01887583Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.