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Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation

  1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 70 mm {2.8 in}.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. 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 .)
      Fig 1: Adjusting Front Door Glass To Proper Dimensions
      G04860995Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Power Window Regulator Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06726089Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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 3: Rotating Drum Housing
    G04861003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front power window regulator as shown in the figure.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the cable does not unspool from the drum housing when installing.
    Fig 4: View Of Front Power Window Regulator
    G04861004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.