Interior Trim: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Note. The removal procedure is the same for the driver's side.

Scheme 61

1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the side wall and console panel, and detach clips A and B, pins C, and tab D while pulling the side wall in the direction shown by the arrow.
2. Remove the side wall.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 62

1. Pull the side panel outward and detach clips A.
2. Pull the side panel rearward and detach tab B from the dashboard.
3. Remove the side panel.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 63

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
3. Remove the selector lever knob (AT), shift lever knob (MT).
4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 63).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 64

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in (Scheme 64).
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Scheme 65

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the console. (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .)
4. Remove the side wall. (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S26287572182006092400000) .)
5. Remove the screws.
6. Pull the console panel outward and detach tabs A and pins B.
7. Disconnect the seat warmer switch connector. (Vehicles with seat warmer)
8. Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
9. Remove the console panel.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 66

1. Pull the decoration panel outward and detach clips A.
2. Remove the decoration panel.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 67

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the side wall. (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S26287572182006092400000) .)
4. Remove the center panel unit. (See «CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244490-S18996003212006092400000) .)
5. Remove the glove compartment. (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S01520918242006092400000) .)
6. Remove the three screws.
7. Pull the decoration panel outward and detach clips A and B.
8. Remove the decoration panel.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 68

1. Remove the female wedge. (See «CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S35599009902006092400000) .)
2. Pull the A-pillar trim, then disengage clips A and B.
3. Pull the A-pillar trim upward, then disengage tabs C from the body.
4. Remove the A-pillar trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Removal

Scheme 69

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the female wedge. (See «CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S35599009902006092400000) .)
4. Remove the map light. (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244511-S31439668002006092400000) .)
5. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S10575030672006092400000) .)
6. Remove the screws.
7. Pull the front header trim toward you, then disengage the clips A and pin B from the body.
8. Remove the front header trim.

Installation

Scheme 70

1. Install the pin A and clip B.
2. Pull down the sunvisor on the right, then install pin C and clips D.
3. Pull down the sunvisor on the left, then install pin E and clips F.
4. Install the screw.
5. Install the A-pillar trim. (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S10575030672006092400000) .)
6. Install the map light. (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244511-S31439668002006092400000) .)
7. Install the female wedge. (See «CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S35599009902006092400000) .)
8. Connect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
9. Install the battery cover.

Scheme 71

1. Remove the scuff plate. (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .)
2. Remove the seaming welt.
3. Remove the fastener.
4. Pull the front side trim toward you, then disengage clip A and pin B from the body.
5. Remove the front side trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 72

1. Pull the scuff plate upward while detaching tabs C, and then detach clips A and D, and pins B (4), E (1) from the body, and remove the scuff plate.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 73

1. Remove the quarter trim. (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .)
2. Remove the scuff plate. (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the tire house trim outward and detach clips A.
5. Remove the tire house trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 74

1. Remove the side striker (detachable bale hardtop) (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .)
2. Remove the fastener.
3. Remove the clips A.
4. Pull the quarter trim upward and detach clips B.
5. Remove the seat belt from the quarter trim through the slit in the quarter trim and remove the quarter trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 75

Scheme 76

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the covers.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Detach clips A from the door trim using fastener remover.
6. Pull the door trim upward and detach tabs B from the door.
7. Disconnect the power outer mirror switch connector, (driver's side)
8. Remove the inner handle cover.
9. Remove the door trim.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 77

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in (Scheme 77).
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Scheme 78

1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole.
2. Twist the flathead screwdriver as indicated by the arrow to remove the clips A and tab B.
3. Remove the aeroboard.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 79

Scheme 80

1. Pull the front seat back bar garnish outward and detach tabs A and pins B.
2. Remove the front seat back bar garnish.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Pull the rear seat back bar garnish upward and detach clips A.
5. Remove the rear seat back bar garnish.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 81

Scheme 82

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000).) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000).) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000).) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000).) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000).) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000).)
2. Pull the open hook lever outward and remove it while pinching the tabs (Scheme 81)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the back trim outward and detach clips A and B.
5. Remove the back trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 83

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000) .) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000) .) Seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000) .) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000) .)
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Slide the seat back bar lower garnish to the vehicle rear and detach clips A and pin B.
4. Remove the seat back bar lower garnish.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 84

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000) .) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000) .) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000) .) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000) .) Seat belt set plate (See «SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244524-S35117052402006092400000) .) Seat back crossmember assembly (See «SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244484-S09110279232006092400000) .) Rear side trim (See «REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S03667230102006092400000) .)
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Remove the pins A and B.
4. Remove the rear package trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 85

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000) .) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000) .) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000) .) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000) .) Seat belt set plate (See «SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244524-S35117052402006092400000) .) Seat back crossmember assembly (See «SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244484-S09110279232006092400000) .)
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Pull the rear side trim outward and detach pins A, B and tab C.
4. Remove the rear side trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 86

1. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000) .) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000) .) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000) .) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000) .) Seat belt set plate (See «SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244524-S35117052402006092400000) .) Seat back crossmember assembly (See «SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244484-S09110279232006092400000) .) Rear side trim (See «REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S03667230102006092400000) .) Rear package trim (See «REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S03607447592006092400000) .)
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Pull the side shelf outward and detach clip A.
4. Remove the side shelf.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 87

1. Remove the fasteners.
2. Disconnect the trunk compartment light connector.
3. Disconnect the trunk rid cancel switch connector.
4. Remove the trunk end trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 88

1. Remove the trunk end trim. (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S41692017792006092400000) .)
2. Remove the partition board. (See «PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S08468793472006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Remove the trunk side trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 89

1. Remove the fasteners.
2. Remove the partition board.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 90

1. Remove the fasteners.
2. Remove the trunk mat.
3. Remove the seal fasteners.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 91

Scheme 92

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
3. Remove the following parts: Seat (See «SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244525-S19284171462006092400000).) Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000).) Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S26287572182006092400000) Console panel (See «CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S42244014272006092400000).) Foot rest Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000).) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000).) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S24861257132006092400000).) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000).) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000).) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000).) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000).)
4. Cut away the floor covering (Scheme 91) NOTE: The cut part needs to match up when installing the floor covering.
5. Remove the fasteners.
6. Remove the floor covering.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 93

1. Remove the detachable hardtop.
2. Remove the B-pillar garnish. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .)
3. Remove the side lock. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .)
4. Disengage the B-pillar upper trim clips A using a fastener remover.
5. While cutting the double-sided adhesive tape using a screwdriver or a razor, separate the B-pillar upper trim from the body. WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.

B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM INSTALLATION [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]

Note. Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new rear door garnish.

Scheme 94

1. When installing a new B-pillar upper trim, follow the procedure below: Remove the adhesive remaining on the body using razor. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the body.
2. When reusing the B-pillar upper trim, follow the procedure below: Remove the adhesive remaining on the B-pillar upper trim and the body using a razor. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the B-pillar upper trim and the body. Apply primer to the bonding area of the B-pillar upper trim. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the B-pillar upper trim (Scheme 94) NOTE: Use 3M GT7108 double-sided adhesive tape or equivalent.
3. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape, then install the B-pillar upper trim to the detachable hardtop.

Scheme 95

1. Remove the detachable hardtop.
2. Cut the double-sided adhesive tape using a flathead screwdriver or razor. WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
3. Remove the rear trim.

REAR TRIM INSTALLATION [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]

Note. Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new rear trim.

Scheme 96

1. When installing a new rear trim, follow the procedure below: Remove the double-sided tape from the detachable hardtop. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the detachable hardtop.
2. When reusing the rear trim, follow the procedure below: Remove the double-sided adhesive tape from the rear trim and detachable hardtop. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the rear trim and the detachable hardtop. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the rear trim (Scheme 96) NOTE: Use 3M GT7108 double-sided adhesive tape or equivalent.
3. Peel off the ends of the double-sided adhesive tape and attach the rear trim to the detachable hardtop.
4. Peel off the tape backings from double-sided adhesive tape and attach it.

Scheme 97

1. Remove the detachable hardtop.
2. Remove the following parts: B-pillar garnish. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) Side lock. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) B-pillar upper trim. (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]»(ref-244480-S13584702772006092400000) .) Male wedge cover. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) Top lock cover. (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the headliner outward and remove it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 98

1. Remove the detachable hardtop.
2. Remove the following parts: B-pillar garnish (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) Side lock (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]»(ref-244480-S13584702772006092400000) , «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM INSTALLATION [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]»(ref-244480-S33174508532006092400000) .) Male wedge cover (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) Top lock cover (See «DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-244478-S00486684222006092400000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]»(ref-244480-S01198119142006092400000) .)
3. Pull the shock absorbing pad rearward and detach clips A.
4. Remove the shock-absorbing pad.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.