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Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation: Removal

  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Move the hooks in the direction of arrows shown in the figure to disengage them from the strap hangers.
    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Upper Trim
    G09772373Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Pull the point A of the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Strap Hanger
    G09772374Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the strap hanger.
  5. Remove the fastener.
    Fig 3: Removing Fastener
    G09772375Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Hold the shaded area shown in the figure, open the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow, and detach the tab from the liftgate lower trim.
  7. Pull up the shaded area shown in the figure, verify the clip position, and insert the remover tool.
    Fig 4: Detaching Clip From Liftgate Using Remover Tool
    G09772376Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip from the liftgate.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove the clip using the remover tool. If the liftgate side trim is raised excessively, it may damage the tab and hook.
  9. Move the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage the hook from the liftgate lower trim.
    Fig 5: Moving Liftgate Side Trim
    G09772377Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Move the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure with the hook detached in Step  9, and detach the tab from the liftgate lower trim.
    Fig 6: Moving Liftgate Side Trim
    G09772378Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the liftgate side trim.
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