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Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

  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 speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Front Power Window Regulator Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G04971109Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a hand through the speaker installation hole, rotate the drum housing in the direction shown in the figure to detach the tabs from the front door module.
    Fig 2: Rotating Drum Housing
    G04971110Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the front power window regulator in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the cable does not unspool from the drum housing when installing.
    Fig 3: Moving Front Power Window Regulator
    G04971111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.