Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Rear scuff plate inner. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    3. Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    4. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
  2. Remove the screw.
  3. Pull the remote handle lever outward and detach clip A.
    Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Side Trim And Remote Handle Lever
    G04861272Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws and the fastener.
  5. Remove the bolt, then remove the cargo net hook.
  6. Pull the trunk side trim outward and detach clips A and B.
  7. Remove the trunk side trim.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolt, Cargo Net Hook, Screws And Clip
    G04861273Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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