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2008 MAZDA 3

Front Door

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FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
 2. To remove the checker, remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish
    2. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system)
    3. Front door trim
    4. Front door speaker

 3. To remove the front door hinges, remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade
    2. Cowl grille
    3. Front bumper
    4. Front combination lights
    5. Side step molding (Vehicle with the side step molding)
    6. Front fender panel

 4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
 5. Adjust the front door.
 6. Install in the reverse order of removal.


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Connector Removal Note


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 1. Pull down the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and disconnect the connector.
FRONT DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish
    2. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system)
    3. Front door trim
    4. Front beltline molding
    5. Front door glass
    6. Front door speaker
    7. Rod protector

 2. Remove the rod from the front outer handle and front door key cylinder.
 3. Disconnect the power outer mirror connector.
 4. Disconnect the front door wiring harness connector.


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 5. Remove the tab, then remove the front door wiring harness bracket.


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 6. Remove screws A, B, and the fastener.
 7. Remove the front door unit.
 8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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