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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999626 ES, 2.5 D, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 245 (INTERIOR TRIM)FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard

Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Removing Rear Handle Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using a flathead screwdriver, pry up the rear part of the switch panel and detach the clip.
Remove the switch panel from the front door trim keeping the tab from catching.
Disconnect the power window main switch connector, the power mirror switch connector, and the power window subswitch connector.

Fig 2: Removing Switch Panel From Front Door Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screws.
Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
Pull the front door trim upward, then detach tabs B from the front door.
Remove the courtesy light. (See COURTESY LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front door trim.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.