Sunroof Motor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front map light. (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Motor, Connector And Mounting Screw
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove screws.
Remove the sunroof motor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.