Front BELTLINE Molding Removal

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.

NOTE:

When removing the front beltline molding, the clip may be damaged. If the clip is damaged, replace the front beltline molding with a new one.

Pull section A upward and remove the clip.
Rotate section B of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along the direction (1) shown in Fig 1 , and remove it from the body.

Fig 1: Removing Front Beltline Molding From Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.