Mazda 3 Service Manual: C Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, then detaching clip A and B.
4. Cut the lead wire connecting clip A and grommet using a nipper and pull out the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while remove the tab C.
CAUTION:
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When removing the C-pillar trim, be careful not to damage the tab C.
5. Move the hook in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear pillar inner panel.
6. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
7. When installing the C-pillar, install the new clip A and grommet to the C-pillar trim in advance.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Tire house trim.
c. Trunk side upper trim.
d. Trunk side trim.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the fastener.
4. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, then remove the clips A, pin B and C.
5. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, then remove the clips D and tab E.
6. Remove the C-pillar trim.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Adjuster anchor cover.
b. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
2. Partially peel back the seam ...
Center Cover Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center panel..
3. Remove the upper clumn cover..
4. Remove the instrument cluster..
5. Pull the center cover in the direction of arrow ...
Other materials:
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
another person to prevent the front door from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the orde ...
Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the
direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in the fig ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener Bezel Removal/Installation
1. Remove the screw.
2. Pull the fuel-filler lid opener bezel in the direction of the arrow (1) then
remove the tab.
3. Move the fuel-filler lid opener bezel in the direction of the arrow (2) shown
in the figure.
4. Remove the fuel-filler lid opener bezel.
5. Install in the rever ...
