Rear Side Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Turn the weatherstrip over (liftgate side and sliding door side).
- Remove the mat set end plate.
- Remove the rear scuff plate.
- Pull the cup holder upward, then disengage clips A and pin B from the rear side trim, and remove the cup holder (RH only).
- Remove the bolts and fastener.
- Remove the tab G by inserting a tape-wrapped screwdriver between the rear side trim and the armrest (vehicles with PSD system).
- Pull the rear side trim toward you, then disengage clips C, pin D, tabs E and F from the body.
- Disconnect the rear climate control unit connectors and rear tweeter connectors (vehicles with rear tweeter).
- Remove the rear side trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.