Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (RH only)
Remove the rear seat belt lower bolt.
Detach the tabs and remove the cover from the trunk side upper trim.

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Trunk Side Upper Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the cap and remove the screw.
Remove the fastener.
Pull the trunk side upper trim outward, then disengage tabs B and C from the C-pillar trim.
Pull the trunk side upper trim outward, then disengage clips A from the body.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Removing Trunk Side Upper Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.