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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIMHEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD

Headliner Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Headliner Removal/Installation
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. A-pillar lower trim (See A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    9. Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    15. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
  5. Disconnect the roof harness connector.
  6. Remove the fasteners.
  7. Remove the sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof only)
    Fig 1: Identifying Headliner Component
    G04861284Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Headliner
    G04861285Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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