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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 532 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)POWER WINDOW REGULATOR DISASSEMBLY

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Power Window Regulator Disassembly

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Power Window Regulator Disassembly

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Tighten the adjusting bolt with pliers and loosen the cable.

Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Bolt Using Pliers
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Disassemble the lower cable guide from the lower bracket with pliers.

Fig 2: Disassembling Lower Cable Guide From Lower Bracket
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Disassemble the upper cable guide from the upper bracket.

Fig 3: Disassembling Upper Cable Guide From Upper Bracket
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Disassemble the drum cover.
Take out the drum and disassemble the cable.

Fig 4: Removing Drum
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Pull the ends of the cables and disassemble from the carrier plate one at a time.

Fig 5: Removing Cables From Carrier Plate
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Disassemble the adjusting bolts.

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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.