Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the inner garnish..

3. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front door trim.

CAUTION:

• Affix protective tape to the front door trim and assist handle cover to prevent damage.

4. Pull the inner handle cover in the direction of arrow and remove it while detaching tabs.

5. Remove the screws.

6. Pull in the direction of the arrow (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and remove clips from the door inner panel using a fastener remover.

7. Remove the front door trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

8. Remove the inner handle and move the front door trim shown in the figure.

9. Turn the inner handle 90° in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the front door trim.

10. Disconnect the driver-side power outer mirror switch connector and driver-side power window main switch connector.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.