Side Step Molding Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rivet.
Pull the side step molding outward, then disengage clips A from the body.

Fig 1: Disengaging A Clips From Body
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Slide the side step molding towards the front of the vehicle and remove clips B from the molding.

Fig 2: Removing B Clips From Molding
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Remove the side step molding.
Install in the reverse order of removal.