Mazda 0000-8G-L12 User manual

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Genuine Accessories
Installation Instructions
Part Number
0000-8G-L12
Applicable Models:
2010 > Mazda 3 s-model w/o Air Dam
Package Contents
Front Mask
Tools Required
Stubby Phillips
Screwdriver
Scissors
Front End Cover (Qty. 1)
0Before Installation
A. Area to be covered by mask must be clean. It is recommended that you wash and wax vehicle prior to installation.
B. Both vehicle and mask must be completely dry prior to installation. If moisture under mask is allowed to dry on
vehicle, paint may cloud.
C. Any repainted surfaces in contact with mask must be allowed to cure completely. Consult paint manufacturer or
repair facility if you are not sure.
D. Dealers should provide all customers with a copy of these installation instructions for future reference.
1Cut out license plate flap on front end cover
A. If state or provincial law requires
use of front license plate, cut
hole out in license plate cutout
area (A) using scissors. Slip
opening around bracket.
Caution: Cut out section
previous to mask installation,
making sure to not cut elastic
straps.
A
U-Nut (Qty. 8)
Snap Head Screw (Qty. 8)
Washer (Qty. 8)

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A. With hood open, lay front end cover over front of vehicle. On both sides of vehicle slip pocket (E) over edge of upper bumper
bracket above headlight.
B. Attach clips (F) to upper edge of bumper facia on both sides of hood latch.
4Install upper attacments
E
F
E
E
F
3Install wheel well hardware
A. In both front wheel wells, lift wheel well liner to reveal holes.
B. Slip u-nuts (B) over holes in metal edge that correspond to
the front mask. Make sure that the holes are aligned
properly.
C. Release liner to its original position. Using a stubby phillips
screwdriver, install washer (C) and snap head screws (D)
into holes with newly installed u-nuts.
2Remove wheel well fasteners
A. Using stubby phillips screwdriver, remove the four plastic
fasteners illustrated below along front edge of both front
wheel wells.
B
BD
C
C
D

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8Install lower vent attachments
A. Attach 4 elastics with
hooks (K) to back edge of
grill at top of lower air
vent.
B. Attach 5 elastics with
hooks (L) to back edge of
grill at bottom of lower air
vent.
6Install pads at headlights
A. On driver’s side, insert pads (H) in slots around headlights.
Repeat on passenger’s side of vehicle.
D
5Install wheel well attachments
A. Press 4 snaps (G) onto snap head screws (D) in
both front wheel wells. Assistance may be
required to evenly pull mask to snaps.
H
LL
7Install upper vent attachments
A. Attach 2 clips (I) to back
edge of facia at bottom of
upper air vent.
B. Attach 4 elastics with
hooks (J) to back edge of
facia at top of upper air
vent.
J
I
I
G
J
J
I
H
H
K
L

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11 Post Installation Inspection
A. If mask should flap due to high speed or wind
conditions, adjust or remove mask completely.
12 Care and Cleaning
A. Always remove mask before washing vehicle.
B. Hand clean mask using mild soap, rinse thoroughly with
clean water and line dry completely. Do not machine dry!
C. Use Mazda Vinyl/Leather Protectant (or equivalent) to
preserve color and finish.
D. If mask is left on vehicle in rain, dirt can potentially be
washed under the mask and could scratch the vehicle. It
is recommended that the mask be removed and cleaned
along with vehicle as instructed if left on during rain, sleet
or snow.
E. WARNING: Running up on curb will damage this product.
Manufacturer will not be responsible for damage to product
due to accident or misuse.
10 Install lower bumper attachments
A. Attach 4 elastics with hooks (N) to holes on underside of
bumper.
9Install side lower attachments
A. On both sides of vehicle, attach 2 clips (M) to underside
of bumper.
M
MN
N