MBSP Assembly Note (BP With TC)

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Apply silicone sealant to the MBSP along the inside of the bolt holes, and install within five minutes.
Thickness
1. 2.5-3.5 mm {0.099-0.137 in}
  
  Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To MBSP
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the MBSP bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.

Fig 2: MBSP Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.