Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic TransSECTION Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation
  1. To access the glass installation bolt, adjust the position of the front door glass so that the height of the front door glass towards the rear is approx. 100 mm {3.94 in}. 
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Glass Adjusting Dimension
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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 Glass Nut With Torque Specifications
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  5. Insert a hand through the front door speaker installation hole and rotate the drum housing in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach the tabs from the front door module panel.
    Fig 3: Detaching Tabs From Front Door Module Panel
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  6. Remove the front power window regulator from the speaker installation hole.
  7. 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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