Rally Armor 04-09 Mazda3/Speed3 - Manual

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Rally Armor Mud flap Mounting Instructions – 2004-09 Mazda and Speed 3
Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting to mount your mud flaps. Rally Armor always recommends
professional installation. For high resolution images please visit our mounting instructions area on
http://www.rallyarmor.com
To protect and extend the life of your Rally Armor mud flap set, care must be taken during parking and reversing.
Each mud flap set contains 4 flaps for all four tires of the vehicle. Front mud flap (4 holes) ‐ Rear mud flap (3 holes)
Your mounting hardware has been checked at our facilities.
It consists of:
8 Polygon Edge Clips ………………………………………. (Item PolCl)
4 Round Edge Clips ……………………………..……….… (Item RolCl)
14 Washers ……………………………………………….…... (Item FenWash)
12 Short Stainless Steel Screws ………….…….…… (Item 1SS)
2 Long Stainless Steel Screws…………………………. (Item 1.5SS)
2 Inserts……………………………………………………….... (Item HMF‐7)
2 Rear Spacers……………………………………………….. (Item .5SP)
2 Rear “L” Brackets………………………………………… (Item RBRKT1)
Recommended tools: Phillips Screwdriver (short and offset/ratcheting Phillips), flat head screwdriver, pliers, drill & drill bit set
and marker.
Cautionary Tip: The hardware is quite strong and self threading but over‐tightening the clips beyond their limit is not recommended.
Front Mud Flap Installation
Step 1) Begin by parking the vehicle on an even surface. Turn the steering wheel towards the side you are working on to gain
access to the wheel well area.
Step 2) Remove the 4 wheel well clips (#1‐4) that secure the fender liner to the vehicle (Figure A).
Tip: To remove clips #1, #3, and #4, unscrew the inner plastic screw and remove the complete assembly by prying the outer
ring. To remove clip #2 remove inner screw and pry the complete assembly off the fender liner using a flathead screwdriver or
pliers (Figure B). Pull liner away from the body of the vehicle as to gain access to the inner areas and the liner (Figure C).
Step 3) Place 3 Polygon clips (Item PolCl) over the mounting points on the inner fender area. Clips #3 & #4 install behind the
side skirt. Place fender liner over polygon clips. On clips #3 & #4 place liner portion between side skirt and clips (Figure D).
Tip: The clips may shift during the liner installation. Using a small screwdriver or pick you can realign the clips behind the liner.
Step 4) Place front mud flap against the vehicle with logo side facing the rear and the outer edge mounting holes of the mud
flap aligned with the corresponding holes on the vehicle. Place short screw (1SS) into a washer (FenWash) and the
washer/screw into the corresponding mounting point in the flap
(note: the side skirt edge must pass through) . Thread screws
into holes #2, #3, #4 until slightly snug. *Do not fully tighten.* You will need to adjust the mud flap before final bolting (Figure
F).
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