Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Headliner Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system).

b. A-pillar trim.

c. Front map light.

d. Sunvisor.

e. Front scuff plate.

f. Rear scuff plate.

g. B-pillar lower trim.

h. Adjust anchor cover.

i. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt.

j. B-pillar upper trim.

k. Assist handle.

l. Trunk board.

m. Trunk end trim.

n. Trunk side trim.

o. D-pillar trim.

p. C-pillar trim.

3. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.

4. Disconnect the rear washer hose C. (with rear washer system).

5. Temporarily install the seaming welt shown in the figure to the headliner.

CAUTION:

• If fasteners are removed without temporarily installing the seaming welt, the headliner may fall off and the part may be damaged. Before removing fasteners, temporarily install the seaming welt to prevent the headliner from falling off.

6. Remove fasteners.

7. Partially peel back the seaming welt. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.