Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system)
2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Carrier Bracket Nuts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the roof carrier brackets.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Install the roof carrier bracket so that the F on it faces vehicle front. (front side)
Install the roof carrier bracket so that the R on it faces vehicle rear. (rear side)

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Carrier Brackets

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.