FixVault

Rear Door Module Panel Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform the rear door glass preparation. (See REAR DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Power window subswitch (Rear door) (See POWER WINDOW SUBSWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear door glass (See REAR DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear power window motor (See REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear power window regulator (See REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    NOTE:
    • After removing the rear door trim, secure the inner handle using screws so that the procedure is performed smoothly.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Module Panel, Connector And Clips
    G10914061Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wiring harness clips.
  6. Remove the screws and fastener.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Module Panel, Screws And Fastener
    G10914062Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the clips and set the rear door wiring harness aside.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Module Panel, Rear Door Wiring Harness And Clips
    G10914063Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If the protector does not come out easily from the rear door inner panel, pulling the rear door module panel forcibly may cause the rear door module panel to deform. If the protector does not come out easily, remove the rear door module panel while gradually removing the protector.
  8. Pull the rear door module panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the pin from the rear door inner panel.
    Fig 4: Pulling Rear Door Module Panel
    G10914064Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear door module panel.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.