Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 478

Fig. 72: Identifying Seat Side Box With Clips & Tab 
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LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

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

2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 73: Identifying Liftgate Upper Trim, Clips, Pin & Tab 
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LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Remove the PLG arm band. (Vehicles with PLG)  

3. Remove the fastener.  

4. Detach clips A and tab C by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.  

5. Remove the liftgate side trim.  

6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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Fig. 74: Identifying Liftgate Side Trim With Clips & Tab 
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LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Remove the liftgate side trim. (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, and pull the screwdriver 

in the direction of the arrow to detach clips A.  

5. Detach tabs B and remove the liftgate recess.  

6. Disconnect the PLG sub switch connector. (Vehicles with PLG) 

Fig. 75: Removing Liftgate Recess 
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7. Remove the fasteners.  

 

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

9. Disconnect the cargo compartment light connector.  

10. Remove the liftgate lower trim.  

11. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 76: Identifying Liftgate Lower Trim & Fasteners 
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ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL 

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove the assist handle covers. 

Fig. 77: Removing Assist Handle Covers 
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2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, press the flathead 

screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and press the clip away from the assist handle bracket. 

 

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3. Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down. 

Fig. 78: Removing Assist Handle Bracket 
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ASSIST HANDLE INSTALLATION 

1. Push the assist handle in the direction of the arrow with the assist handle cover assembled to install the 

assist handle. 

Fig. 79: Pushing Assist Handle 
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SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

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When inserting a flathead screwdriver, be careful not to damage 
the assist handle tabs shown in the figure.  

 

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