Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 474

Fig. 43: Identifying Grommet & Clip 
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6. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the body and the grommet.  

7. Press the tabs and remove the grommet.  

8. Install the new grommet to the body.  

9. Install the new clip B to the A-pillar trim.  

10. Install the A-pillar trim. 

Fig. 44: Inserting Screwdriver Between Body & Grommet 
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FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the front scuff plate inner. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.  

3. Remove the nut.  

4. Pull the front side trim upward, then detach clip A, pin B.  

5. Remove the front side trim.  

6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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Fig. 45: Identifying Front Side Trim With Nut & Clips 
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B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the front scuff plate inner. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Remove the rear scuff plate inner. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (Driver side). (See FRONT SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.  

5. Detach tabs A and clips B and D, and pins C, by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.  

6. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.  

7. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 46: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim With Tab & Clips 
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B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the following parts: 

1. Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (Driver side) (See FRONT SEAT BELT 

 

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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

4. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

5. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.  

3. Detach clips A and C, and pin B by pulling them in the direction of the arrow. 

Fig. 47: Identifying B-Pillar Upper Trim With Pin & Clips 
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4. Remove the B pillar upper trim in the direction of the arrow.  

5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 48: Identifying B-Pillar Upper Trim 
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ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Detach clip A and B, and tab C by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.  

 

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2. Remove the roof side trim.  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 49: Identifying Roof Side Trim & Clips 
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C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the following parts: 

1. Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

4. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

7. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

8. Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

9. Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.  

4. Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow. 

 

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