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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2011CX-7 I SPORT, 2.5 5REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORSFRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2011 Mazda CX-7 i Sport, 2.5 5

Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

2011 Mazda CX-7 i Sport, 2.5 5SECTION Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

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. 70 mm {2.8 in}.
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 .)
6. Front beltline molding (See FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 1: Adjusting Front Door Glass To Proper Dimensions
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Front Power Window Regulator Nuts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert a hand through the speaker installation hole, rotate the drum housing in the direction shown in the figure to detach the tabs from the front door unit.

Fig 3: Rotating Drum Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front power window regulator as shown in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.