Front Door Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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  1. Lower or raise the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass at the rear end to the upper part of the front beltline molding is 185 mm {7.3 in}Β  .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disassemble in the order indicated in the illustration.
  5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    Fig 1: Positioning Of Front Door Glass For Door Removal
    G00997881Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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