Rear 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. Rear beltline molding (See REAR BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear door garnish (See REAR 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: Rear Sash Molding Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Location
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: Inserting Remover Tool On Rear Sash Molding Protector
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: Inserting Remover Tool To Remove Rear Sash Molding Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the rear sash molding in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and remove the rear sash molding from the rear door panel.

Fig 4: Pulling Rear Sash Molding From Rear Door Panel

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.