Front Sash Molding Removal

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WARNING:

Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.

Remove the following parts:
1. Sail garnish (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front beltline molding (See FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front door garnish (See FRONT DOOR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- When removing the double-sided adhesive tape, be careful not to damage the clip.
Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the locations shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Locating Front Sash Molding Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and remove the protector.

Fig 2: Rotating Protector Using Remover Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and remove the clip.

Fig 3: Locating Front Sash Molding Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the front sash molding in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure and remove it.

Fig 4: Pulling Front Sash Molding

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.