Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicle with power window system)
Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.
Remove the sail garnish. (5 door) (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicle without power window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Inner Handle Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw.
Detach clips A from the front door using a fastener remover.
Pull the rear door trim upward and detach tabs B from the rear door.
Disconnect the power window subswitch connector. (Vehicle with power window system)
Remove the rear door trim.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Trim Clips
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.