Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag module may operate (deploy) suddenly and cause injury, or it may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Cover

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Remove the safety belt D-ring cover.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Bolt
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Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Front Door Scuff Plate Trim Panel
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Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
  
  Fig 5: Removing/Installing Rear Door Scuff Plate Trim Panel
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Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
  
  Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel
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Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.