Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation

1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the arrow (1) in the figure and remove the inner handle cover while detach tabs A, pin B.

2. Remove the screw C.

3. Remove the cover D, then remove the screw E.

4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the rear door trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) while detaching clips F, hooks G and pin H.

CAUTION:

• If the rear door trim is removed in the same way as past vehicles by pulling it upward, it could damage clips F, hooks G and pins H. When removing the rear door trim, always pull it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

5. Remove the tab I in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure.

6. Remove the rear inner handle in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure while detaching the tab J.

7. Disconnect the power window subswitch connector.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.