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Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the fastener.
    Fig 1: Opening Liftgate Side Trim
    G11434970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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.
  4. Pull up the shaded area shown in the figure, verify the clip position, and insert the remover tool.
    Fig 2: Detaching Clip From Liftgate
    G11434971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 3: Moving Liftgate Side Trim
    G11434972Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Move the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure with the hook detached in Step  6, and detach the tab from the liftgate lower trim.
    Fig 4: Detaching Tab From Liftgate Lower Trim
    G11434559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the liftgate side trim.
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