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Headliner Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the interior light.
  3. Remove the overhead console.
  4. Remove the seaming welt.
  5. Remove the A-pillar trim. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim. See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  7. Remove the C-pillar trim. See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  8. Remove the rear console. See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  9. Remove the sunvisors and the assist handles.
  10. Remove the fasteners.
  11. Move the shift lever to 4th gear if equipped with MTX. Move the shift lever to 1 position if equipped with ATX.
  12. Slide the seat back to the maximum rearward position.
  13. Recline both seat backs to the maximum reclined position.
  14. Slide the headliner towards the rear of the vehicle to disengage the headliner hook A from the roof.
  15. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the passenger's side front door at a 45°  angle, with the right edge at the lower right corner and the left edge at the upper left corner of the door opening.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Headliner
    G01135843Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.