Protector Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the fuel tank when removing the rivet. If the fuel tank is damaged, It may cause fuel leakage.

NOTE:

The protector is installed using rivets.
When reinstalling the rivet, install the same rivet or M5 bolt and nut.

Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).
Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.20 in} drill bit).

Fig 1: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer And Punch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing Flange Using Drill
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.