C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation: 5-Door
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.
- Remove the tire house trim.
- Remove the trunk side upper trim
- Turn the seaming welt over.
- Remove the cap using a fastener remover the bolt. (With curtain air bag system)
- Disengage clips A and pin B using a fastener remover.
- Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage the hook from the body.
- Remove the rear center seat belt tongue from the C-pillar trim. (LH only)
- Remove the C-pillar trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.