Front Scuff Plate comes Off Too Easily – 2016 Mazda MX-5

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2016 MX-5 – FRONT SCUFF PLATE COMES OFF TOO EASILY

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2016 MX-5 with VINS lower than JM1ND******101879 (produced before June 11, 2015)

 

The right and/or left side front scuff plate (A) may come off too easily with little force, such as when wiping it with cloth or removing the protective cover on it.

 

The retaining force of the scuff plate clips (B) may be insufficient. To correct the problem, the shape of the scuff plate clips has been changed to increase the retaining force.

front scuff plate (A)

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Replace the affected side scuff plate(s) with the modified one(s) according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-17).

 

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number Description Qty.
N243-68-710A-02 Scuff Plate (RH) 1
N243-68-720A-02 Scuff Plate (LH) 1

 

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