Sliding Door Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the sliding door without supporting it can be dangerous. The sliding door may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedure together with at least another person.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear scuff plate.
Remove the rear side trim. (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cables from the center roller. (with PSD system) (See POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) DRIVE MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.

Fig 1: Removal Order Of Sliding Door
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Sliding Door
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.