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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 Nut 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 illustration to detach the tabs from the front door module panel.
    Fig 2: Rotating Drum Housing
    G06730206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the front power window regulator in the direction shown in the illustration 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: Identifying Front Power Window Regulator
      G04971111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.