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Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)
  2. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
  3. Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicle without power window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Inner Handle Cover
    G02566811Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw.
  6. Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
  7. Pull the front door trim upward and detach tabs B from the front door.
  8. Disconnect the power window main switch connector and power outer mirror switch connector (LH). (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)
  9. Disconnect the power window subswitch connector (RH). (Vehicle with power window system)
  10. Remove the front door trim.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Door Trim Clips
    G02566812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.