Mazda 3 Service Manual: Sunroof Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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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..
Sunroof Unit Disassembly/Assembly
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 ...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
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 ...
Other materials:
Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
3. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal,
and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows
to the wind ...
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the
pi ...
Driver Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver- ...
