Getting to the trailer plug in the wiring harness in the new 2016.

[backlog]

This is a re-post from the "how to section". I have read previous posts on this, but need some advice on how to get to the wiring plug on the back passenger side.
I removed the plastic trim piece across the back where the trunk latch is. Now I'm trying to pry off the interior panel on the right.
I don't want to break anything so I could use a few pointers on what to do to get it loose so I can plug into the receptacle in there.
Thanks in advance to all suggestions.
CX9 signature in Machine Gray picked up a week ago.

 

[backlog]

I'll reply to my own post. It took some effort, but I got the interior panel loose and installed the wiring harness for the trailer. There are 2 bolts that must be removed first. One is at the black plastic hook on top of the interior panel (passenger side) and the other is behind some plastic trim at the chrome hook lower down. Once the bolts are out, remove the jack and the black plastic items near the jack. Now you can carefully pry loose the interior trim and get to the plug which the trailer harness goes into.

 

[dennyd75]

Thanks for posting, I may eventually do this myself too and this info will certainly help.

 

[zipzapkazoom]

Trailer hitch wiring installation instructions

This is a re-post from the "how to section". I have read previous posts on this, but need some advice on how to get to the wiring plug on the back passenger side.

Here is a step-by-step instructions on how to remove the covers to install the Mazda trailer wiring. The pictures should be useful no matter what brand of wiring you install.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ImX7QQU_vnRmtkeXdiTjlBU0E/view?usp=sharing

 

[PTguy]

Here's the how-to video from etrailer.com.
http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Mazda/CX-9/2016/118278.html?vehicleid=201647328

Take out everything in the back except the spare tire. Take out the jack and the plastic parts around it. Snap out the plastic "threshold" across the liftgate. You'll see a plastic rivet to remove that holds the side panel down. There are the two bolts under the hook and the chrome bail--pop off the black plastic cover over the bolt. Then just pull and unsnap things. You'll finally get to the connector that mates with the one on the electrical device.