B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before handling the side air bag sensor.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
- Remove the upper anchor of the front seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL .) (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM INSTALLATION .)
- Turn the seaming welt over.
- Disengage clip A using a fastener remover.
- Pull the B-pillar upper trim upward, then disengage hooks B from the body.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.