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.
Sunroof Switch Removal/Installation
NOTE:
The sunroof switch is together with the front map light.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light from the headliner..
3. Install in the reverse order ...
Roof Molding Installation
1. Install the roof molding to the front T-stud.
2. Hook the roof molding to the clip and attach the roof molding while pressing
it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Inst ...
Other materials:
Wheels
For the Subaru Solterra, any wheel that shows signs of bending, cracking,
or severe corrosion must be replaced immediately. Continuing to use a damaged wheel
can lead to tire separation or a serious loss of vehicle control while driving.
Wheel selection
When selecting replacement wheels for th ...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball
joint stud, measure t ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
