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Headliner Removal/Installation

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  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 .) (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the screws then remove the sunvisor and assist handle.
  9. Fold tabs A up if equipped with a sliding sunroof.
  10. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Removing Roof Headliner
    G01915313Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the headliner diagonally from the passenger-side front door frame.
    Fig 2: Removing Headliner Diagonally From Passenger-Side Front Door Frame
    G01915314Courtesy 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: Installing Headliner Diagonally To Passenger-Side Front Door Frame
    G01915315Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.