2021 Mazda 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Fully lower the front door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front door speaker grille (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Power window main switch (to remove from driver's side) (See POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power window sub switch (front) (to remove from passenger's side) (See POWER WINDOW SUB SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  4. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13178681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the hooks from the front door panel.
    G13178682Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Power Outer Mirror Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13178683Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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