Mazda 3 Service Manual: Headliner Removal/Installation

1. Shift to the D (ATX) or 4th gear (MTX) position. (4SD)

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).

4. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)

5. Partially peel back the seaming welts.

6. Remove the following parts:

a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)

b. A-pillar trim.

c. Front scuff plate.

d. Rear scuff plate.

e. B-pillar lower trim.

f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.

g. B-pillar upper trim.

h. Rear seat cushion.

i. Tire house trim.

j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).

k. C-pillar trim.

l. Map light.

m. Sunvisor.

n. Assist handle.

7. Disconnect the microphone connecter. (Vehicles with headliner installation type)

8. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.

9. Disconnect the rear washer hose. (5HB)

10. Remove the fasteners.

4SD

5HB

11. Take the headliner out from the opened front passenger-side door. (4SD)

12. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate. (5HB)

13. Install in the reverse order of removal.