Rear Door Glass Removal/Installation

2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION Rear Door Glass Removal/Installation
  1. Fully open the rear door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the rear door trim. (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the rear door speaker. (See REAR DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the rear door weatherstrip.
    G15641937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove service hole cover No. 1.
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  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Rear Door Glass Run Channel Bolts With Torque Specification
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  8. Partially peel back the rear door glass run channel.
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  9. Insert your hand from the service hole cover No. 1 opening, tilt the glass guide in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure, an d pull it out in the direction of arrow (2) while setting the rear door sash aside.
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  10. Move the rear door glass run channel in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure, and remove the rear door glass run channel from the glass guide.
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  11. While pressing the center of service hole cover No. 2 in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the rib in the direction of arrow (2) and remove the service hole cover.
    G15641943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts while supporting the rear door glass from the rear door speaker installation hole with your hand.
    Fig 2: Rear Door Glass Support Bolts With Torque Specification
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  13. Hold the upper part of the rear door glass while supporting the rear door glass from the rear door speaker installation hole with your hand.
    G15641945Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lift the rear door glass in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, shift the hand which is supporting the rear door glass from the rear door speaker installation hole to the upper part of the rear door glass, then pull it in the direction of arrow (3) while tilting it in the direction of arrow (2) shown, and remove it from the rear door.
    G15641946Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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