1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector.

4. Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.

CAUTION:
When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause damage.
Hold the rearview mirror with hands and be careful not to contact it with the headliner.
Auto Dimming Mirror Installation
Base InstallationHood Disassembly/Assembly
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Weather strip parting seal
2
Weather strip shroud seal
3
Fasteners A
4
Fasteners B
5
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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 ...
Sunroof Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming ...