B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation

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Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Adjuster anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.
Grasp the shaded area shown in the figure below, and pull the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clips, pin A, pin B.

Fig 1: Pulling B-Pillar Upper Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure above while detaching the guide.
CAUTION:
- If clips, pin A and pin B are removed forcefully, guide may be damaged. Carefully remove the clips, pin A and pin B so as not to damage guide.
Install in the reverse order of removal.