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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard

Headliner Removal/Installation

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Headliner Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Partially peel back the seaming welt.
Remove the following parts:
1. Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
3. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Inner scuff plate (See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rear pillar trim (See REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Interior light (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.
Remove the fasteners.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Headliner
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Detach the tab from the roof panel and remove the headliner.
Take the headliner out from the opened passenger-side door.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.