Rear 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 rear airdam skirt, double-sided adhesive tape is already affixed to the skirt.

If installing a new rear airdam skirt, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a cutter, remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the rear bumper affixing surface.
If reusing the rear airdam skirt, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a cutter, remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear airdam skirt and rear bumper.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the rear airdam skirt and rear bumper affixing surfaces.
3. Affix double-sided adhesive tape to the rear 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 rear airdam skirt.

Fig 1: Affixing Double-Sided Adhesive Tape To Rear Airdam Skirt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the fasteners.
Install the rear airdam skirt to the rear bumper and temporarily install the screws.
Completely remove the tape backing and press to adhere.
Tighten the bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Airdam Skirt (BP With TC) - With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.