Side Protector Installation

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).

Fig 1: Attaching Double-Sided Adhesive Tape To Side Protector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Clearance
1. a: 7.0-9.0 mm {0.28-0.35 in}
2. b: 34.0-36.0 mm {1.34-1.41 in}
3. c: 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}
4. d: 6.0 mm {0.24 in}
5. e: 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}
6. f: 37.0-39.0 mm {1.46-1.53 in}
7. g: 0.0-2.0 mm {0.0-0.07 in}
Peel off the backing paper from the double-sided adhesive tape and attach the side protector onto the body as shown.

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

Clearance
1. a: 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in}
2. b: 1.0-4.0 mm {0.04-0.15 in}
3. c: 100 mm {3.94 in}
4. d: 200 mm {7.84 in}
5. e: 284.1 mm {11.19 in}
6. f: 308.1 mm {12.13 in}