Mazda Protege 5. Manual - part 331

EXTERIOR TRIM 

09–16–3

09–16

REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the nuts.
2. Pull the rear finisher toward you, then disengage 

clip A from the body.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the liftgate key cylinder. (See 09–11–7 LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the bolts.

3. Disengage clip A using pliers.
4. Pull the liftgate garnish downward, then remove it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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SIDE PROTECTOR REMOVAL

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1. Pry the side protector end 20—30 mm {0.8—

1.1 in} using a flathead screwdriver or a razor.

Warning

••••

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

2. Pull the side protector toward you, then remove it.

Note

•

The side protector is installed with 
double-sided adhesive tape. If the side 
protector is difficult to remove, soften the 
double-sided adhesive tape using a hot air blower.

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EXTERIOR TRIM 

09–16–4

SIDE PROTECTOR INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body using a razor.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector (if it will be reused) and the body.
3. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side 

protector as shown (if it will be reused).

Clearance

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}

4. Peel off the backing from the double-sided 

adhesive tape and attach the side protector onto 
the body as shown.

Clearance

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}

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SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the fasteners and clips B.
2. Disengage clips A from the vehicle front to 

remove the side step molding.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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ROOF RACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the headliner.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Pull the roof rack upward, then remove the roof 

rack from the roof.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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EXTERIOR TRIM 

09–16–5

09–16

ROOF RACK DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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ROOF CARRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

••••

When installing the front carrier bar to the vehicle, use two or more people to do the work and do 
not scratch the vehicle body.

Front

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1

Front cap

2

Rear cap

3

Screw

4

Front stay

5

Rear stay

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1

Screw

2

Cover A

3

Cover B

4

Bolt

5

Front carrier bar
(See 09–16–6 Front Carrier Bar Installation Note.)

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EXTERIOR TRIM 

09–16–6

Front Carrier Bar Installation Note

1. Loosen the bolt under the front carrier bar, and 

adjust the front carrier bar position.

Rear

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Carrier Bar Removal Note

1. Loosen the bolt, slide the rear carrier bar and 

stay, and remove them from the rail.

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1

Front cover

2

Screw A

3

Cover  A

4

Bolt

5

Rear carrier bar
(See 09–16–6 Rear Carrier Bar Removal Note.)
(See 09–16–7 Rear Carrier Bar Installation Note.)

6

Spacer 

7

Stay

8

Screw B

9

Cover  B

10

Rear cover

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