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Interior Trim: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BK

Exterior/interior Trim 35 illustrations ~1966 words

Bolt Removal Note

CAUTIONBolts or tools dropped into the A-pillar are difficult to remove. To prevent this, roll regular paper into a tube. Insert it into the hole, and hold it so that it does not move when performing the work.

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Scheme 30: COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 30: COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Front side trim (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S23426726492005060700000) .)
  2. Detach the fit of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.
  3. Remove the upper column cover.
  4. Remove the ignition key illumination.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove the lower column cover.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 31: METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 31: METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Front side trim (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .) Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S23426726492005060700000) .)
  2. Detach the fit of the meter hood rubber from the upper column cover.
  3. Pull the meter hood outward and detach the tabs A and locator pins B.
  4. Remove the meter hood.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Revised 3/2004 (Ref. No. R012/04)

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Scheme 32: GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 32: GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the front scuff plate. (Passenger's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the front side trim. (Passenger's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .)
  3. Remove the decoration panel. (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .)
  4. Remove the screws.
  5. Pull the glove compartment outward and detach clips A and tab B.
  6. Remove the glove compartment.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 33: LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 33: LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the hood release lever from the lower panel. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front scuff plate. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .)
  4. Remove the front side trim. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .)
  5. Remove the screw.
  6. Pull the lower panel outward, and detach clips A and tab.
  7. Disconnect the panel light control switch connector and the headlight leveling switch connector.
  8. Remove the lower panel.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 34: Driver's Side
Scheme 34: Driver's Side
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26159187132005060700000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S23426726492005060700000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .) Dashboard center panel (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40983131332005060700000) .) Meter hood (See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19560981712005060700000) .) Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Dashboard garnish (See «DASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S12783176002005060700000) .)
  3. Pull the driver-side ventilator grille outward and remove it.
  4. Remove the screw, then remove the driver-side demister grille.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 35: Passenger's Side
Scheme 35: Passenger's Side
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26159187132005060700000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Glove compartment (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S24941703152005060700000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .) Dashboard center panel (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40983131332005060700000) .) Dashboard garnish (See «DASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S12783176002005060700000) .)
  3. Pull the passenger-side ventilator grille outward and remove it.
  4. Remove the screw, then remove the passenger-side demister grille.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 36: Center
Scheme 36: Center
  1. Remove the decoration panel. (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the dashboard center panel. (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40983131332005060700000) .)
  3. Remove the screws, then remove the center ventilator grilles.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 37: SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 37: SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the fastener.
  2. Detach the tab and remove the side wall.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 38: CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 39

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Scheme 41
  1. Detach clips A, B and C and remove the upper panel.
  2. Detach clips D, E and F and remove the boot panel.
  3. Remove screws A.
  4. Detach clips G.
  5. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector.
  6. Remove the ashtray illumination, then remove the ashtray panel.
  7. Remove the screws B.
  8. Detach tabs H and remove the console.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 42: CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Scheme 42: CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
  1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the illustration.
  2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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Scheme 43: INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 43: INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Pull the inner garnish outward and detach clip A.
  3. Disconnect the connector.
  4. Detach the tabs B and remove the inner garnish.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 44: Driver's Side
Scheme 44: Driver's Side
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26159187132005060700000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S23426726492005060700000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19547422042005060700000) .) Dashboard center panel (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40983131332005060700000) .) Meter hood (See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S19560981712005060700000) .) Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the screws.
  4. Pull the dashboard garnish outward, and detach clips A.
  5. Remove the dashboard garnish.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Note. The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.

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Scheme 45
Scheme 45
  1. Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .)
  3. Pull the area marked A, then remove one side of the B-pillar lower trim.
  4. Pull the B-pillar lower trim outward and remove it.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 46: B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 46: B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07584945072005060700000) .)
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  3. Pull the B-pillar upper trim outward and detach clips A and locator pin B from the body.
  4. Detach the tab from the body and remove the B-pillar trim.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 47: 4 Door
Scheme 47: 4 Door
  1. Remove the rear seat. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .)
  3. Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .)
  4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  5. Detach clips A and locator pin B, using a fastener remover.
  6. Detach tabs C, D and E from the body and remove the C-pillar trim.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 48: 5 Door
Scheme 48: 5 Door
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .) Trunk side upper trim (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35215762612005060700000) .)
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  3. Remove the fasteners.
  4. Detach clips A, B and locator pins C, using a fastener remover.
  5. Remove the C-pillar trim.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 49: FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 49: FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the fastener.
  3. Pull the front side trim in the direction of the arrow and detach clip A and locator pin B.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 50: TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 50: TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 51
Scheme 51
  1. Remove the rear seat. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .)
  3. Remove the fasteners.
  4. Pull the tire house trim outward and detach locator pins A and B. (4 door)
  5. Pull the tire house trim outward and detach locator pins A, B and tab C. (5 door)
  6. Remove the tire house trim.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 52: REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 52: REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S16755661482005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the fasteners.
  3. Pull the rear package trim upward and detach clips A and locator pin B from the body.
  4. Detach tabs C from the body and remove the rear package trim.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 53: FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 53: FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Pull the front scuff plate upward, detach clips A, locator pins B and C from the body, and then remove the front scuff plate.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 54: REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 54: REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Pull the rear scuff plate upward, detach clips A, locator pins B and C from the body, and then remove the rear scuff plate.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 55: SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 55: SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 56
Scheme 56
  1. Remove the screw, then remove the sunvisor.
  2. Press the center adapter tabs in the directions of the arrows using two tape-wrapped flathead screwdrivers and remove it.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 57: ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 57: ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 58
Scheme 58
  1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the assist handle notch and remove the cover.
  2. Pull the assist handle outward and remove it.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 59: HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 59: HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 60
Scheme 60
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
  3. Remove the following parts: Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof) Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07028325542005060700000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26159187132005060700000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07584945072005060700000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S05563668902005060700000) .) Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35215762612005060700000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S16755661482005060700000) .) Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Interior light (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26774954292005060700000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40787210042005060700000) .)
  4. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.
  5. Disconnect the rear washer hose. (5 door)
  6. Remove the fasteners.
  7. Detach the tab from the roof panel and remove the headliner.
  8. Take the headliner out from the opened passenger-side door. (4 door)
  9. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate. (5 door)
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 61: HEAD IMPACT PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 61: HEAD IMPACT PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 62
Scheme 62
  1. Remove the following parts: Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07028325542005060700000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26159187132005060700000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07584945072005060700000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S05563668902005060700000) .) Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35215762612005060700000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S16755661482005060700000) .) Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S26774954292005060700000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S40787210042005060700000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S31478864142005060700000) .)
  2. Remove the fastener. (Rear)
  3. Pull the head impact pad outward and detach the clips A and the locator pins B.
  4. Remove the head impact pad.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 63: FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 63: FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S35097446782005060700000) .) Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07028325542005060700000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S00759394172005060700000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15571640632005060700000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S07584945072005060700000) .) Lower anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S13536083402005060700000) .) Fuel-filler lid opener lever cover (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177786-S15099338732005060700000) .)
  3. Remove fasteners A, B, and C.
  4. Take the floor covering out from the opened door.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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