Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 475

Fig. 50: Identifying C-Pillar Trim & Cover
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5. Remove the bolt.

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

7. Remove the C-pillar trim.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 51: Identifying C-Pillar Trim With Bolt & Clips
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D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. 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 REAR SCUFF PLATE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

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

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9. Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

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

3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

Fig. 52: Identifying Liftgate Side Trim & Band
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4. Remove the fasteners.

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

6. Remove the D-pillar trim.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 53: Identifying D-Pillar Trim With Fasteners & Clips
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FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

FRONT SCUFF PLATE INNER

1. Pull the front scuff plate inner upward while detaching tab A, detach clips B, pins C, and tab D, from the

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body, and then remove the front scuff plate inner.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 54: Identifying Front Scuff Plate Inner With Clips & Tab
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FRONT SCUFF PLATE OUTER

1. Pull the front scuff plate outer upward, detach clips A, tabs B, and pin C, from the body, and then remove

the front scuff plate outer.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 55: Identifying Front Scuff Plate Outer With Clips & Tab
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REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

REAR SCUFF PLATE INNER

1. Pull the rear scuff plate inner upward while detaching tab A, detach clips B, pins C, and tab D, from the

body, and then remove the rear scuff plate inner.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Fig. 56: Identifying Rear Scuff Plate Inner With Tab & Clips
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REAR SCUFF PLATE OUTER

1. Pull the rear scuff plate outer upward, detach clips A, tabs B, and pin C, from the body, and then remove

the rear scuff plate outer.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 57: Identifying Rear Scuff Plate Outer With Tab & Clips
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INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Detach clips A and hook B by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the inner garnish.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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