2014 Mazda 3 SV, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front door speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Subswitch Connectors
    G09783885Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert your hand through the front door speaker installation hole and remove hooks.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
  7. Remove bolts.
    Fig 2: Service Hole Cover & Connectors With Torque Specifications
    G09783886Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the power outer mirror in the direction of the arrow while remove clips, pins.
    CAUTION:
    • If clip of the power outer mirror is detached, the power outer mirror may fall off and be damaged. When detaching clip of the power outer mirror, hold the power outer mirror by hand during the servicing.
  9. Remove the power outer mirror.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See POWER OUTER MIRROR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
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  • • 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.
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