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Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation: Installation

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  1. Align the inner panel with the front scuff plate pins shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Front Scuff Plate Pins
    G11434939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Press the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and install tab B to the front side trim.
    Fig 2: Installing Tab B To Front Side Trim
    G11434940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Press the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and install tab B to the B-pillar lower trim.
  4. Press the front scuff plate in the direction of arrows (1),(2) and (3) shown in the figure and install the clips to the inner panel.
    Fig 3: Installing Clips To Inner Panel
    G11434941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Press the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and install tab A to the B-pillar lower trim.
    Fig 4: Installing Tab A To B-Pillar Lower Trim
    G11434942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Press the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and install tab A to the front side trim.