Power Window Motor Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Power Window Motor Removal/Installation
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  1. Half open the door glass.
  2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the following parts:

    Front doorΒ 

    Sliding doorΒ 

  5. Remove the bolts.
  6. Remove the power window motor from the power window regulator drum.
  7. Disconnect the power window motor connector.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the power window motor to the power window regulator drum, the drum housing tabs may detach from the door module. If this happens, insert a hand through the service hole to engage the drum housing tabs, and install the power window motor to the drum while supporting the drum housing.
      Fig 1: Power Window Motor, Power Window Motor Connector With Torque Specifications
      G05545670Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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