Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles with overhead console

Fig 1: Removing Overhead Console

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the overhead console.
1. Open the front console door.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the overhead console.
  - If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
1. Remove the six screws.
2. Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
  - If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Passenger Assist Handle Covers
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the eight passenger assist handle covers.

Fig 4: Removing Passenger Assist Handles
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the four passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the eight bolts.
2. Remove the four passenger assist handles.
  
  Fig 5: Opening A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.

Fig 6: Removing A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the two windshield side garnish mouldings.
If equipped, remove the roof opening panel molding.

Fig 8: Inspecting Safety Belt D-Ring Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.
Remove the safety belt D-ring covers.

Fig 9: Removing Safety Belt D-Ring Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the safety belt D-ring bolts.
Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside.

Fig 10: Removing Upper B-Pillar Trim Panels
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panels.
- Attached with clips.
Remove the two C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

Fig 11: Removing D-Pillar Trim Panels
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the two D-pillar trim panels.
- Attached with clips.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Front Interior Lamp Lens
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front interior lamp lens by prying with a screwdriver.

Fig 13: Removing Front Interior Lamp
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front interior lamp.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the front interior lamp.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Rear Interior Lamp By Prying With Screwdriver
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear interior lamp by prying with a screwdriver.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the five pin-type retainers.

Fig 16: Removing Child Seat Tether Anchor Covers
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
If equipped, remove the three child seat tether anchor covers.

Fig 17: Removing Bolts And Child Seat Tether Anchors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
If equipped, remove the three bolts and the child seat tether anchors.
Remove the headliner.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.