Rear Door Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the rear door without supporting it could cause the rear door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least one other person to prevent the rear door from falling.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the bolt A shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Bolt With Torque Specification
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Remove connector. (See CONNECTOR REMOVAL NOTE .)
Remove the bolts B.
Remove the rear door.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the rear door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)