Front AIRDAM Skirt Installation (BP With TC)

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WARNING:

Using a cutter with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a cutter.

NOTE:

If installing a new front airdam skirt, double-sided adhesive tape is already affixed to the skirt.

If installing a new front airdam skirt, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a cutter, remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the front bumper affixing surface.
If reusing the front airdam skirt, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a cutter, remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front airdam skirt and body.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the front airdam skirt and front bumper affixing surfaces.
3. Affix double-sided adhesive tape to the front airdam skirt as shown in the figure.
Peel back the tape backing approx.3 cm from each end and fold towards the exposed surface of the front airdam skirt.
Install the front airdam skirt to the body.

Fig 1: Affixing Double-Sided Adhesive Tape To Front Airdam Skirt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install fasteners A.
Install fasteners B and temporarily tighten the screws.
Completely remove the tape backing and press to adhere.
Tighten the screws.

Fig 2: Installing Front Airdam Skirt (BP With TC)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.