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Headliner Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Turn the seaming welt and weatherstrip over.
  3. Remove the A-pillar trims. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  4. Remove the B-pillar upper trims. See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  5. Remove the C-pillar trims. See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  6. Remove the interior and map light if not equipped with a sliding sunroof. See INTERIOR AND MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the map light and interior light if equipped with a sliding sunroof. See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION and MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the screws then remove the sun visor and assist handle.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Headliner
    G01186386Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Fold tabs A up if equipped with a sliding sunroof.
  10. Remove the fasteners.
  11. Remove the headliner diagonally from the passenger-side front door frame.
    Fig 2: Removing Headliner Through Passenger Door
    G01186387Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: To protect the trim, seaming welt, etc. from scratches when removing the headliner from the vehicle, affix protective tape to the console, shift lever knob and door frame.
    Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape Locations
    G01186388Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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