Front Door Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape On Front Fender Panel And Side Step Molding
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door, Front Door Checker And Bolt With Torque Specification
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Disconnect the connector using the following procedure:

Fig 3: Identifying Front Door And Connector
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1. Partially peel back the rubber boot in the direction of arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the connector.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rubber Boot
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2. Using a remover tool, press tabs in the directions of arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove the upper part of the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (2).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Upper Part Of Connector From Body
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3. Using a remover tool, press tabs in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure and remove the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (2).
  
  Fig 6: Pressing Tabs Using Remover Tool
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4. Tilt the lever in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disconnect the connector.
Fig 7: Tilting Lever
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WARNING:
- Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least one other person to prevent the front door from falling.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 8: Identifying Front Door, Front Door Hinge And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front door.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)