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    Default Need info (aka belt trim)

    Hey Guys,

    Anyone know how to remove the outside window belt trim? I have a mazda 3 2009, any help would be greatly appreciated.


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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    That's not factory. So I reckon a heat gun and patience.

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    It's the rubber belt trim moulding that I'm trying to pull off, not the vinyl.

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    It's the long black trim outside, before the glass. Looking to remove it for repairs I need to do. If anyone has any idea or a link? Thx...

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    @MyGuyver_3 can weigh in but I'm pretty sure the inner door panel must come off first then the belt molding just comes off with clips.

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    Just comes off its clipped onto the door just be careful not too break the clips

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    Dan, which way? Straight up or back?

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    This would be a great how to section, if anyone could make a post online on how to remove the outside moulding belt trim, please do.

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    So far this is the link I got from my search http://www.thaimazda3.com/svmanual/e...html#wp1025486

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    The clip where the doors meet is probably going to break. Such a flimsy piece of plastic that as soon as you put pressure on it it likes to snap. Otherwise, have your window down, put the tips of your fingers in the spot between both seals, and push upwards with your thumbs on the bottom of the piece. It releases the clips in the middle, but the one at the end breaks SUPER easy.

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    I've been told buy a replacement before taking off belt trim moulding. So far no videos or how to, anywhere online. Anyone else have a link?

    Thx Reddie!

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    Quote Originally Posted by Reymando View Post
    I've been told buy a replacement before taking off belt trim moulding. So far no videos or how to, anywhere online. Anyone else have a link?

    Thx Reddie!
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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    Please do, you should put it on the "how to section" create a link from this post. So far I got pm ' s about this....

    Thx Reddie!

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    I've replaced these on my car. I was replacing damaged molding, so I didn't care if I broke them, but....

    You WILL break the clips getting it off. Well, almost certainly you will. You need to remove the mirrors first (pull off the trim on the inside, remove three bolts). For the window molding, I suggest bending/rolling it up and in to unhook from the door. There are some tabs that will be broken when you try to remove them... unless you remove the inner door and glass there is no good way to get at them to compress the clips barbs.
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    How much was the trim? Reason why I want to do this is to carefully remove the black vinyl and repair minor rust forming underneath. I may just buy a new trim.

    Mazda with the rust issues, hate it...

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    Default Re: Need info (aka belt trim)

    @401DIXIETONY you want to chime in here
    Quote Originally Posted by Reymando View Post
    How much was the trim? Reason why I want to do this is to carefully remove the black vinyl and repair minor rust forming underneath. I may just buy a new trim.

    Mazda with the rust issues, hate it...

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    Noisy crow, you manage to get a video uploaded?

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