Rear Door Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .)

NOTE:

The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
To remove the checker, turn the door screen over.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Rear Door (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Rear Door (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the rear door. (See REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)