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Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation: Installation

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  1. Align the fastener and the hook of the liftgate side trim, press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and install the clip to the liftgate.
    Fig 1: Aligning Fastener And Hook Of Liftgate Side Trim
    G11434560Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the hook and tab to the liftgate lower trim.
    Fig 2: Pressing Liftgate Side Trim
    G11434561Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the tab to the liftgate lower trim.
    Fig 3: Installing Tab To Liftgate Lower Trim
    G11434562Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fastener.
  5. Install the strap hanger.
    Fig 4: Strap Hanger Location
    G11449307Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Press in the point A of the strap hanger.
  7. Move the hooks in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the hooks to the strap hanger.
    Fig 5: Moving Hooks
    G11449308Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)