Headliner Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Turn the seaming welt and weatherstrip over.
- Remove the A-pillar trims. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the B-pillar upper trims. (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the C-pillar trims. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the interior and map light if not equipped with a sliding sunroof. (See INTERIOR AND MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the map light and interior light if equipped with a sliding sunroof. (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the screws then remove the sunvisor and assist handle.
- Fold tabs A up if equipped with a sliding sunroof.
- Remove the fasteners.
- Remove the headliner diagonally from the passenger-side front door frame.
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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.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.