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Door Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  2. To remove the door stay (checker), remove the following parts:
    1. Door trim (See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Door speaker (See DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. To remove the door hinges, remove the following parts:
    1. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL ) (See SIDE STEP MOLDING INSTALLATION .)
    4. Mad guard
    5. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Adjust the door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT  .)
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Door With Torque Specifications
    G04323409Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.