2021 Mazda CX-3 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Fully close the front door glass.
    NOTE:
    • The procedure for routing the wiring harness of the power outer mirror to the backside of the glass guide can be performed smoothly by fully closing the front door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Power window main switch (driver-side) (See POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Power window subswitch (passenger-side) (See POWER WINDOW SUBSWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
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  5. Remove the service hole cover.
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  6. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Service Hole Cover Bolts With Torque Specification
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  7. Detach the clip.
    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.
    G13152105Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the power outer mirror in the direction of the arrow while remove the pins.
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  9. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See POWER OUTER MIRROR INSTALLATION NOTE .) (See CLIP REPLACEMENT NOTE )
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