B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat belt lower anchor. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.

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Move the front seat belt adjuster in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and place it at the lowest position.

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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the illustration, move it in the direction of the arrow and remove the hole cover.

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Remove the screw.

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Grasp the shaded areas shown in the illustration, and move the B-pillar upper trim in the order of arrows (1), (2) shown in the illustration, and remove it while detaching the clips, pins A, pins B, pins C, tabs, and hooks.

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Remove the B-pillar upper trim from the front seat belt.
Install in the reverse order of removal.