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Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Lower Trim Fasteners
    G10914819Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while detaching clips A, clips B, pins.
    Fig 2: Pulling Liftgate Lower Trim
    G10914820Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.