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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 240 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)POWER WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Power Window Regulator 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.
Remove the following parts:
1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Power Window Regulator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert hand through the front speaker installation hole, rotate the drum housing in the direction shown in the figure and remove the drum housing from the door unit connection tabs.

Fig 2: Rotating Drum Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the power window regulator from the speaker installation hole.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Removing Power Window Regulator From Speaker Installation Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:

Make sure the cable does not unspool from the drum housing when installing.

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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.