Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Door Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Rear Door Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Removing the rear door without supporting it could cause the rear door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear door from falling.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1	Bolt A
2	Connector (See Connector Removal Note.)
3	Bolt B
4	Rear door

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Adjust the rear door..

Connector Removal Note

1. While pressing the tab in the direction of arrow (1), disconnect the connector in the direction of arrow (2).

Rear Door Pad Removal/Installation

1. Fully open the rear door glass. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the following parts: a. Rear door trim. b. Rear door speaker. c. Rear power window motor. d. Rear do ...

Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation

1. Fully close the rear door glass. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the rear door trim.. 4. Remove the service hole cover. 5. Remove the screw from the service hole. ...

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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. When Refueling Bra ...

Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect the rear tilt motor operation If not as specified, replace t ...

Opening the Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood. NOTE The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle. Grasp the support r ...