2012 Mazda 5 TouringFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

  1. To access the glass installation bolts, adjust the position of the front door glass so that the height of the front door glass towards the rear is approx. 105 mm {4.13 in}  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Height Of Front Door Glass
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  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 .)
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 2: Front Door And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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  5. Insert your hand through the speaker installation hole, rotate the drum housing in the direction shown in the figure and disengage the tabs.
    Fig 3: Rotating Drum Housing
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  6. Remove the front power window regulator in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Power Window Regulator
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  7. 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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