B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation

Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Adjust anchor cover on the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Upper anchor installation bolt on the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welts.

Fig 1: B-Pillar Upper Trim And Seaming Welt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Hold the shaded areas shown in the figure and while pulling the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of arrow (1), remove the clips, pin A, and pin B.
CAUTION:
- If the B-pillar upper trim is pulled forcibly when removing the clips, pin A, and pin B, the guide could be damaged. When pulling the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of arrow (1), be careful not to damage the guide.
Fig 2: Pulling B-Pillar Upper Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and remove it while pulling out the guide.
Install in the reverse order of removal.