Front Door Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
- Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Using a flathead screwdriver, pry up the rear part of the switch panel and detach the clip.
- Remove the switch panel from the front door trim keeping the tab from catching.
- Disconnect the power window main switch connector, the power mirror switch connector, and the power window subswitch connector.
- Remove the screws.
- Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
- Pull the front door trim upward, then detach tabs B from the front door.
- Remove the courtesy light. (See COURTESY LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front door trim.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.