Front Door Removal/Installation: Notes

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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: Identifying Protective Tape On Front Door

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove in the order shown in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)

Fig 2: Front Door Connector And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.