Sunroof Motor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the front map light. (with sunglasses holder) (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Sunroof Motor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screws.
Remove the sunroof motor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.