Removal and Installation

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

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Sail Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front door sail panel.
1. If equipped, disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Exterior Rear View Mirror
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Remove the exterior rear view mirror.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the exterior rear view mirror.
  1. Feed the power mirror wiring through the opening in the front door.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.