Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4SECTION Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation
  1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.Β 
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. 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 .)
      Fig 1: Identifying Distance From Top Of Front Door Glass To Upper Part Of Front Beltline Molding Is Approx. 80 mm (3.1 in)
      G06200859Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    5. Front power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
  4. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 2: Front Power Window Regulator And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06731778Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • When installing, do not allow the cable to come out from the drum housing.
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