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B-Pillar Upper 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.
  1. Remove the upper anchor of the front seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] , FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Turn the seaming welt over.
  4. Disengage clip A using a fastener remover.
  5. Pull the B-pillar upper trim upward, then disengage hooks B from the body, and remove the B-pillar upper trim.
    Fig 1: Locating B-Pillar Upper Trim Clips & Hooks
    G02564019Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.