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Side Protector Installation

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  1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector and the body using a razor.
    WARNING:
    • Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
  2. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector and the body.
  3. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side protector as shown in the figure.

    Clearance 

    1. 30 mm {1.2 in} 
    2. 2.0 mm {0.08 in} 
    3. 12 mm {0.47 in} 
    4. 3.0 mm {0.12 in} 
    5. 3.0 mm {0.12 in} 
    6. 1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in} 
    7. 5.0 mm {0.2 in} 
    8. 1.0 mm {0.04 in} 
  4. Peel off the backing paper from the double-sided adhesive tape and attach the side protector onto the body as shown in the figure.

    Clearance 

    1. 1.4-4.4 mm {0.056-0.17 in} 
    2. 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in} 
      Fig 1: Attaching Double-Sided Adhesive Tape To Side Protector
      G02566682Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 2: Peeling Off Backing Paper From Double-Sided Adhesive Tape - Attaching Side Protector Onto Body
      G02566683Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.