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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIMC-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD

C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  3. Remove the screw.
  4. Pull the C-pillar trim outward and detach clip A and pins B, C.
  5. Pull the C-pillar upper trim downward and detach the tabs and clip D.
  6. Remove the C-pillar trim.
    Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Trim And Clips
    G04861252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Turn the clip installed on the body 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure and pull them out.
  8. Remove clip D from the body, then install it to the C-pillar trim.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clip D
    G04861253Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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