Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (LH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (LH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. B-pillar lower trim (LH) (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Lap pre-tensioner seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (With lap pre-tensioner seat belt.)
6. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Fuel-filler lid opener (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable from clips A and B.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Cable From Clips A And B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable from clips C, D, and E.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Cable From Clips C, D, And E
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable from clips F and G.

Fig 3: Removing Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Cable From Clips F And G
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the fuel-filler lid opener cable from the crossmember.
Install in the reverse order of removal.