Side Protector Installation

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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.

A: 25.0 mm (0.98 in)

B: 7.0 mm (0.28 in)

C: 1.0-3.0 mm (0.04-0.11 in)

D: 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
Peel off the backing 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.

A: 0.66-3.66 mm (0.03-0.14 in)

B: 7.74 mm (0.30 in)

C: 4.0-7.0 mm (0.16-0.27 in)

D: 0.5-3.5 mm (0.02-0.13 in)

E: 3.0-6.0 mm (0.12-0.23 in)