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Interior Trim: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen removing the side wall, be careful not to damage the guide.
  1. Remove the fastener.
  2. Pull out the side wall in the direction shown in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
  3. Remove the side wall in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Pull the sail garnish outward and detach clips A.
  2. Remove the sail garnish.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: Driver's Side
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) ). Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ). Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) ). Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) ). Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S26486634232009102000000) ). Dashboard center panel (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S41236132522009102000000) ). Meter hood (See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07110092202009102000000) ). Instrument cluster (See «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345262-S32996487732009102000000) .)
  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 SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .)

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

Scheme 44

Scheme 44
  1. Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ).
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ). Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 46

Scheme 46: 4 Door
  1. Remove the rear seat. (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ).
  3. Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 47

Scheme 47: 5 Door
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Trunk side upper trim (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 48

Scheme 48: 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.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: 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.

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: 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.

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 53

Scheme 53
  1. Remove the fasteners.
  2. Pull the trunk end trim upward, then detach clips A, locator pins B and tabs.
  3. Remove the trunk end trim.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: 4 Door
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Trunk end trim (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) ). Service hole cover (LH)
  2. Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk side trim.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 55

Scheme 55: 5 Door

Scheme 56

Scheme 56
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Trunk end trim (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) ). Trunk side upper trim (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) ). Cargo compartment light (See «CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S15989846492009102000000) .)
  2. Remove the screws, then remove the trunk board.
  3. Remove the screws, then remove the cargo net hooks.
  4. Remove the fasteners.
  5. Detach the clip A and remove the trunk side trim.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 57

Scheme 57: TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 58

Scheme 58
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (RH only)
  2. Remove the rear seat belt lower bolt.
  3. Detach the tabs and remove the cover from the trunk side upper trim.
  4. Remove the cap and remove the screw.
  5. Remove the fastener.
  6. Pull the trunk side upper trim outward, then disengage tabs B and C from the C-pillar trim.
  7. Pull the trunk side upper trim outward, then disengage clips A from the body.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 60

Scheme 60
  1. Remove the rear seat. (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the following parts: Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 62

Scheme 62: HEAD IMPACT PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 63

Scheme 63
  1. Remove the following parts: Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) ). A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) ). Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ). Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) ). Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) ). Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) ). C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) ). Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) ). Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) ). Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) ).
  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.

Scheme 64

Scheme 64: FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 65

Scheme 65
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)
  2. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
  3. Remove the inner garnish. (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S02029267932009102000000) ).
  4. Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicle without power window system) (See «REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL»(ref-345254-S42341002012009102000000) .) (See «REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION»(ref-345254-S15895405422009102000000) .)
  5. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw.
  6. Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
  7. Pull the front door trim upward and detach tabs B from the front door.
  8. Disconnect the power window main switch connector and power outer mirror switch connector (LH). (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)
  9. Disconnect the power window subswitch connector (RH). (Vehicle with power window system)
  10. Remove the front door trim.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 66

Scheme 66
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicle with power window system)
  2. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
  3. Remove the sail garnish. (5 door) (See «SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27785837952009102000000) ).
  4. Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicle without power window system) (See «REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL»(ref-345254-S42341002012009102000000) .) (See «REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION»(ref-345254-S15895405422009102000000) .)
  5. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw.
  6. Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
  7. Pull the rear door trim upward and detach tabs B from the rear door.
  8. Disconnect the power window subswitch connector. (Vehicle with power window system)
  9. Remove the rear door trim.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 67

Scheme 67: LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Pull the liftgate upper trim outward, then detach the clips A, B and the locator pin C from the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 68

Scheme 68: LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 69

Scheme 69
  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) ).
  2. Pull the point A of the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
  3. Remove the strap hanger.
  4. Pull the liftgate side trim outward and detach clip A, locator pin B.
  5. Detach the tab C and remove the liftgate side trim.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 70

Scheme 70: LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) ).
  2. Remove the liftgate side trim. (See «LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39658015982009102000000) .)
  3. While supporting at point A, pull the recess in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
  4. Remove the fasteners.
  5. Pull the liftgate lower trim outward, then detach clips B and locator pins C from the liftgate.
  6. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 71

Scheme 71: TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk lid trim.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 72

Scheme 72: ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 73

Scheme 73
  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.

Scheme 74

Scheme 74: SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 75

Scheme 75
  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.

Scheme 76

Scheme 76: HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 77

Scheme 77

Scheme 78

Scheme 78

Scheme 79

Scheme 79
  1. Shift to the D (ATX) or 4th gear (MTX) position. (4 door)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
  4. Remove the following parts: Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof) Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) ). A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) ). Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ). Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) ). B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) ). Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) ). C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) ). Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) Interior light (See «INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S02205632032009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) ). Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) ).
  5. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.
  6. Disconnect the rear washer hose. (5 door)
  7. Remove the fasteners.
  8. Detach the tab from the roof panel and remove the headliner.
  9. Take the headliner out from the opened front passenger-side door. (4 door)
  10. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate. (5 door)
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 80

Scheme 80: FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front seat (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S02590681772009102000000) .) Audio amplifier (BOSE) (See «AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345255-S40225728582009102000000) .) Woofer (BOSE) (See «WOOFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345255-S23874645842009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) ). Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) ). Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) ). Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) ). B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) ). Lower anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) ). Fuel-filler lid opener lever cover (See «FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S01830456282009102000000) .) Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S20393793122009102000000) ).
  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.