Front Door Glass Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Front Door Glass Removal/Installation
  1. 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. 80 mm {3.1 in}Β  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Glass Distance
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  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  3. Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the front door speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the hole plug.
    Fig 2: Front Door And Hole Plug
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  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 3: Front Door Bolts With Torque Specification
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      CAUTION: If the bolts are removed without supporting the front door glass, the front door glass may fall off and be damaged. Remove the bolts while inserting your hand into the front door speaker installation hole to support the front door glass.
  8. Lift up the front door glass, tilt it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove it in the direction of arrow (2).
    Fig 4: Lifting Up Front Door Glass (1 Of 2)
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RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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