Front Door Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least one other person to prevent the front door from falling.

CAUTION:

When the front door checker securing bolts are removed, the front door may open until it contacts the front fender panel causing the front door and the front fender panel to be damaged. Before removing the front door, overlap and adhere the protective tape to the position shown in the figure and be careful not to damage the front door and the front fender panel.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Front Fender Panel In Position

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the bolt A shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt From Front Door
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Remove the connector. (See CONNECTOR REMOVAL NOTE .)
Remove the bolts B.
Remove the front door.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)