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Sunroof Unit Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (See SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Cover on the front seat belt adjuster (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    17. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
    18. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    19. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    20. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    21. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    22. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    23. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    24. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the front drain hose and rear drain hose from the sunroof frame in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Drain Hose And Rear Drain Hose From Sunroof Frame
    G09077116Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove nuts A shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Sun Roof Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G09787849Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove bolts B shown in the figure.
  6. Remove nuts C shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Removing nuts C without supporting it could cause the sunroof unit to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the sunroof unit from falling.
  7. Remove the sunroof unit.
  8. Take the sunroof unit off from the front driver-side door or front passenger-side door opening.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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