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Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Front door speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front beltline molding (See FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Front Power Window Regulator Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G04861002Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a hand through the speaker installation hole, rotate the drum housing in the direction shown in the figure to detach the tabs from the front door unit.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drum Housing
    G04861003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front power window regulator as shown in the figure.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Front Power Window Regulator
    G04861004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the cable does not unspool from the drum housing when installing.