How To Replace A Sun Visor In Your Mazda 3
Sun visors can last a long time. But regular use, sun damage and age will eventually wear them out. REALMazdaParts stocks hundreds of genuine replacement sun visor parts. At competitive prices.
You can save even more by replacing the broken sun visor yourself. In this blog we will show you how to do it step-by-step.
Sun Visor Issues
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Your Mazda 3 sun visor may look simple, but it’s made of several parts. Depending on which component is broken, you may need to either replace the entire visor or just the damaged part.
Repair:
- When clips are cracked or broken
- If the vanity mirror is cracked
- If the mirror light is blown
Replace:
- If the entire mechanism is broken
- If the sun visor board is badly damaged
- If the visor won’t stay in the up position
Whatever the issue, you may need to remove the sun visor to repair or replace it. Ignoring a broken sun visor can be dangerous, for more information on this topic read our blog on ‘How You Know It’s Time To Replace Your Mazda Sun Visor’ here.
Get The Correct Sun Visor For Your Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 sun visor size can vary between model years, so be sure to use our VIN Decoder to order the right one for your car. If you are looking for a sun visor for a different model, use our online search tool to find it.
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How To Replace Your Mazda Sun Visor
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Most Mazda 3 sun visors are of a similar design. They are mounted just above the front windscreen and can be unclipped to fold down or to the side. Some versions are fitted with vanity mirrors and integrated lights. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to replace the driver side sun visor on a 2013 Mazda 3:
Tools Required:
- Phillips (star) screwdriver
- Plastic pry tool to remove caps or sun visor clip (optional)
Replacement Steps:
- Remove the securing screw at the top left of the sun visor
- Pop the right side of the Mazda 3 sun visor clip out of its mounting
- Pull the left side of the sun visor down and towards you. It should pop out of the roof lining. If your vehicle is fitted with a bulb in the visor, be sure to disconnect the electrical connector before removing the visor completely.
- Install the replacement sun visor by following steps 1-3 in reverse order.
Please Note:
- If you are only replacing the mirror lamp, there is no need to remove the entire sun visor. Just pop the blown bulb out and press the new one into place.
- If you are repairing/replacing the passenger side visor, then the instructions above will be mirrored. So, the securing screw will be on the right and the sun visor clip will be on the left.
- If the sun visor clip/holder is broken, you also do not need to remove the complete visor. Just swivel the visor out of the way and remove the clip by pressing it in with the pry tools from both sides. Then press the new clip in carefully.
Always Use OEM Sun Visor Parts For Your Mazda
OEM sun visors from REALMazdaParts are backed by Mazda’s manufacturer warranty. They are guaranteed to fit right and will work exactly as the manufacturer intended.
If you need help finding the right part for your Mazda, use our model selector or VIN Decoder. Whether you need a complete sun visor or just a replacement part, our expert team is on hand to help. We can take your order by phone or online.