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A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

  1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  2. Grasp the shaded areas shown in the figure, and pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow while detaching clips A, clip B.
    Fig 1: Pulling A-Pillar Trim
    G11434442Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper.
    Fig 2: Cutting Lead Wire Connecting Clip B And Grommet Using Nipper
    G11434443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching the guides.
    Fig 3: Pulling A-Pillar Trim
    G11434444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front pillar inner panel.
    Fig 4: Moving Hook
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  6. Move the hook in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front pillar inner panel.
    Fig 5: Moving Hook
    G11434446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
  8. When installing the A-pillar, install new clips B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.