Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Front scuff plate.

b. Rear scuff plate.

c. B-pillar lower trim.

d. Front seat belt adjusting cover.

e. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt.

f. B-pillar upper trim.

g. Trunk board.

h. Trunk end trim.

i. Trunk side trim.

j. D-pillar trim.

k. C-pillar trim.

3. Remove the rear passenger's assist handle..

4. Partially peel back the headliner.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to peel back the headliner excessively. Otherwise it could create a fold-seam in the headliner.

5. Disconnect the connector.

6. Remove the nut.

7. While pressing the center roof antenna tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the center roof antenna in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the center roof antenna tabs from the body.

8. Remove the center roof antenna.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.