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Sunroof: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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FRONT DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTIONIf the front drain hose is pinched or bent at any point, the water in the hose may not drain and could leak inside the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the front drain hose. Correct any abnormality if found.
  1. Apply soapy water to the part of the sunroof frame where the front drain hose is inserted.
  2. Insert the front drain hose end into the sunroof frame.
  3. Install the front drain hose to the clips parallel to the pillar and free of looseness.
  4. Insert the front drain hose grommet into the hole of the inner hinge pillar.
  5. Install the following parts: Dashboard (See «DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S10869195042009102000000) .) Front door (See «FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345256-S42077067942009102000000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) .) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: REAR DRAIN HOSE REMOVAL
Scheme 8: REAR DRAIN HOSE REMOVAL
  1. Remove the following parts: Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) .) (10)Trunk end trim (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) .) Trunk side trim (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16631368612009102000000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) .) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) .)
  2. Remove the sunroof frame from the rear drain hose.
  3. Remove the rear drain hose from the clips.
  4. Pull the rear drain hose into the vehicle interior and remove the rear drain hose.

REAR DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTIONIf the rear drain hose is pinched or bent at any point, the water in the hose may not drain and could leak inside the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the rear drain hose. Correct any abnormality if found.
  1. Apply soapy water to the part of the sunroof frame where the rear drain hose is inserted.
  2. Insert the rear drain hose end into the sunroof frame.
  3. Install the rear drain hose to the clips parallel to the pillar and free of looseness.
  4. Insert the rear drain hose grommet into the hole of the inner rear pillar.
  5. Install the following parts: Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) .) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) .) Trunk side trim (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16631368612009102000000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) .) Trunk end trim (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: SUNROOF MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 9: SUNROOF MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S21725102922009102000000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) .) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) .)
  3. Disconnect the sunroof motor connector.
  4. Remove the screws, then remove the sunroof motor.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: If the glass panel or the sunroof motor is moved with the sunroof motor removed, initial position setting of the sunroof motor will be required. Perform initial position setting referring to the Sunroof Motor Assembly Note. (See «SUNROOF UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-345322-S03889185642009102000000) ).
  1. Measure the voltage at each terminal (other than terminal G). If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under "Inspection item" and the related wiring harnesses.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Verify that continuity at terminal G is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference).
  4. If the parts and wiring harnesses are normal but the system still does not work properly, replace the sunroof relay.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Terminal voltage table (Reference)
Scheme 10: Terminal voltage table (Reference)
TerminalSignalConnected toTest conditionVoltage (V)/ ContinuityInspection item
ASlide openSunroof switchSunroof is fully opening.B+Sunroof switch (See SUNROOF SWITCH INSPECTION ).
Other0
BSlide close/tilt downSunroof switchSunroof is closing/tilting down.B+Sunroof switch (See SUNROOF SWITCH INSPECTION ).
Other0
CTilt upSunroof switchSunroof is tilting up.B+Sunroof switch (See SUNROOF SWITCH INSPECTION ).
Other0
EIG2SUNROOF 15 A fuseTurn the ignition switch to the ON position.B+SUNROOF 15 A fuse
GGNDGNDUnder any condition: Check for continuity to ground.ContinuityGND
JPower supplySUNROOF 7.5 A fuseUnder any conditionB+SUNROOF 7.5 A fuse

CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE

Note. The sunroof switch and the map light are a single unit.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the map light from the headliner. (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .)
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: SUNROOF SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 11: SUNROOF SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Verify that the continuity between the sunroof switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunroof switch.

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