Side Protector Installation

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Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body using a razor.
Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body.
Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side protector as shown (if it will be reused).
Clearance
1. : 7.0-9.0 mm {0.28-0.35 in}
2. : 34.0-36.0 mm {1.34-1.41 in}
3. : 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}
4. : 6.0 mm {0.24 in}
5. : 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}
6. : 37.0-39.0 mm {1.46-1.53 in}
7. : 0.0-2.0 mm {0.0-0.07 in}
Fig 1: Identifying Side Protector Installation Dimensions (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Peel off the backing paper from the double-sided adhesive tape and attach the side protector onto the body as shown.
Clearance
1. : 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in}
2. : 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in}
3. : 100 mm {3.94 in}
4. : 200 mm {7.84 in}
5. : 284.1 mm {11.19 in}
6. : 308.1 mm {12.13 in}
Fig 2: Identifying Side Protector Installation Dimensions (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.