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Front BELTLINE Molding Removal/Installation

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  • Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Beltline Molding Protective Tape
G10938953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Fully open the front door glass.
  2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
  3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Pulling Up Front Beltline Molding Front Side
    G10938954Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
  5. Pull up the rear side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.
  6. Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Beltline Molding
    G10938955Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.