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Front Door Unit 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.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
  4. Remove the front door wiring harness from the front door unit.
  5. Remove screw A.
  6. Remove screws B and the fastener.
  7. Remove the front door unit.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Door Unit
    G01344278Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the following parts:
    • Front power window motor
    • Front power window regulator
    • Front door speaker amplifier
    Fig 2: Removing Window Motor, Window Regulator & Speaker Amplifier
    G01344279Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.