Exterior Trim: Overview Mazda MX-5 NC

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/mx-5/nc-2005-2008/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#washer-system-wiper-system) .)
2. Remove the covers.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Remove windshield washer hose from cowl grille.
5. Remove the weatherstrip.
6. Pull the cowl grille in the direction of arrow (1) so that it is free from the pins, pull tabs A in the direction of arrow (2), and then remove the front window glass.
7. Remove the cowl grille.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 3

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/mx-5/nc-2005-2008/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#washer-system-wiper-system) .)
2. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Remove the side cowl grill.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 4

1. Remove the fasteners.
2. Pull the side step molding and remove clips A from the vehicle body.
3. Slide the side step molding to the vehicle rear and remove clips B and C from the side step molding.
4. Remove the side step molding.
5. Remove clips B and C from the body, then install it to the side step molding.

Scheme 5

1. Install clips A and then C to the vehicle from the rear side.
2. Install the clips B.
3. install the fasteners.

Scheme 6

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Seat belt set plate (See «SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Seat back crossmember assembly (See «SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Rear side trim (See «REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Rear package trim (See «REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Side shelf (See «SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See «SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Convertible top (See «CONVERTIBLE TOP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».)
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Remove the beltline protector.
4. Remove the nut and bolts.
5. Remove the beltline molding.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 7

1. Fully open the door glass.
2. Remove clip A using a protective tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
3. Lift (partially peeling back) the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 8

1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the drip molding.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 9

1. Cut the double-sided adhesive tape on the windshield garnish using a flathead screwdriver or razor while warming it using a hot air blower. WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
2. Remove the windshield garnish.

See also:
• WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION