Rear BELTLINE Molding Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

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

Pull section A upward and remove the clip.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Beltline Molding
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate section B of the rear beltline molding in direction (2), along the direction (1) shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Pull section C upward and remove the clip. Then remove the rear beltline molding.