Front Door Glass Removal/Installation: Notes

Perform the front door glass preparation. (See FRONT DOOR GLASS PREPARATION .)
NOTE:
- Before removing the front door glass, the removal procedure for the front door glass installation bolt can be facilitated by adjusting the top of the front door glass to the position approx. 70 mm {2.8 in} away from the upper part of the front beltline molding.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press the center of the service hole cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
Remove the service hole cover by holding its rib and partially peeling it back in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Trim And Front Door Speaker
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply protective tape to the edge part of the front door speaker installation hole to prevent injury.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area To Edge Part Of Front Door Speaker
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Remove bolts.
CAUTION:
- If the bolts are removed without supporting the front door glass, the front door glass may fall off and be damaged. Remove the bolts while inserting your hand into the front door speaker installation hole to support the front door glass.
Fig 3: Front Door Glass Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Lift up the front door glass, tilt it in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, then remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

Fig 4: Lifting Up Front Door Glass
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Install in the reverse order of removal.