Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear package tray lid (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    2. Sub-trunk
    3. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    5. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    6. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Cargo compartment light (See CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the screws and the fasteners.
  3. Remove the bolt, then remove the cargo net hook.
  4. Pull the trunk side trim outward and detach clips A and tabs B.
  5. Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
  6. Remove the trunk side trim.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Side Trim Remove / Install Components
    G05545855Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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