Front Door Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Front Over Fender
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Front Door Checker, Front Door And Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector using the following procedure:

Fig 3: Front Door And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Partially peel back the rubber boot in the direction of arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the connector.
  
  Fig 4: Peeling Back Rubber Boot
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2. Using a remover tool, press tabs in the direction 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
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Using a remover tool, press tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure and remove the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (2).
  
  Fig 6: Removing Connector From Body
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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: 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 .)