Mazda 3 Service Manual: Sunroof Unit Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Roof - Fixed, Leisure / Sunroof Unit Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

If the sunshade is forced close while the sunroof is open, the sunshade could be damaged.

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 welt

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.

o. Headliner.

6. Disconnect the front and rear drain hose from the sunroof frame.

7. Disconnect the sunroof motor connector.

8. Remove the bolts.

9. Remove the nuts, and then remove the sunroof unit.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Adjust the glass panel..

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NOTE: If the guide or sunroof motor is removed, the glass panel will not be positioned properly after the re-installation. To ensure proper positioning of the glass panel, place alignmen ...

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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. Inspect for continuity betwe ...

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