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Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Move the hooks in the direction of the arrows shown in the illustration to disengage them from the strap hangers.
    G13560745Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Pull the point A of the strap hanger as shown in the illustration.
    G13560746Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fastener.
    G13560747Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Hold the shaded areas shown in the illustration and detach the clips while moving the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow.
    G13560748Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Hold the shaded areas shown in the illustration and partially peel back the edge of the liftgate side trim in the direction of arrows (1) to detach the tabs, move the liftgate side trim in the direction of arrow (2) with the tabs detached and remove the liftgate side trim while detaching the hook.
    G13560749Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.