Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the outer mirror glass. (See OUTER MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL .) (See OUTER MIRROR GLASS INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the upper outer mirror garnish and remove tabs in the direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Outer Mirror Garnish Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the upper outer mirror garnish and remove tab in the direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Outer Mirror Garnish Tabs
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Install in the reverse order of removal.