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A-PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION

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2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories

A-PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION

Reusing A-pillar Garnish

1. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape applied to the A-pillar garnisih.

2. Clean and degrease the double-sided adhesive tape application area of the A-pillar garnisih.

3. Affix the double-sided adhesive tapes to the position shown in the figure.

4. Open the door.

5. Open the convertible top.

6. Clean and degrease the double-sided adhesive tape application areas of the body.

7. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tapes.

CAUTION:

  • Replace all the clips with new ones when reusing the A-pillar garnish. Otherwise, the A-pillar garnish may not be installed normally.

8. Install clip A and clips B to the A-pillar garnish. (when reusing A-pillar garnish)

9. Install the A-pillar garnish by pressing it in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure.

10. Press the A-pillar garnish to adhere the double-sided adhesive tapes.

11. Install the following parts:

a. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Female wedge (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

Not Reusing A-pillar Garnish

1. Open the door.

2. Open the convertible top.

3. Clean and degrease the double-sided adhesive tape application area of the body.

4. Peel off the backing from the double-sided adhesive tape applied to the A-pillar garnish.

CAUTION:

  • Replace all the clips with new ones when reusing the A-pillar garnish. Otherwise, the A-pillar garnish may not be installed normally.

5. Install clip A and clips B to the A-pillar garnish. (when reusing A-pillar garnish)

6. Install the A-pillar garnish by pressing it in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure.

7. Press the A-pillar garnish to adhere the double-sided adhesive tapes.

8. Install the following parts:

a. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Female wedge (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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