Attention! Removal for the front door is described. Removal for the rear door should be done properly.
Removing
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Attention! This erases the data from the engine fault memory or the radio's security code. Before disconnecting the battery, read the instructions in Section Removing and installing the battery.
2. When manually adjusting the mirror, unscrew the drive lever, having previously removed the trim with a small screwdriver, see Chapter Body, car painting, car care.
3. Remove the door triangle trim.
4. Since 3/91 issue: Pry out the door lock button cover with a small screwdriver and remove together with the antistatic button. In order not to damage the upholstery, place a piece of cardboard under the screwdriver.
Note. The antistatic button is connected to ground by a metal element. By touching this button before exiting, you can avoid being electrocuted by static electricity.
5. Remove the power window handle. To do this, insert a screwdriver or a piece of cloth between the distance washer and the handle and press the locking clip. At the same time remove the handle from the shaft. If the handle cannot be reached, the locking clip can be removed with a bent wire.
6. Unscrew the inner door handle and disconnect from the drive rod.
7. Unscrew the door upholstery and remove it. Disconnect the plug at the electric mirror adjustment switch.
MAZDA 323 from 9/85 to 9/89
8. Press the door upholstery from the frame with a wide polymer or wooden wedge. In this case, the fastening buttons are released from the grips. Remove upholstery.
9. If necessary, remove the sealing film from the door without tearing it if possible.
Installation
1. Carefully stick the sealing film on the frame from bottom to top. The film serves to isolate the interior from drafts, noise and water ingress. If the adhesive layer is not good enough, use double-sided adhesive tape. Seal the torn film with adhesive tape. If there are significant tears, replace the film.
2. Check the fastening buttons of the door upholstery. Replace damaged or bent buttons.
3. If present, connect the exterior mirror cable.
4. Install the door upholstery first from above, then insert it from below and fasten it in the area of the fastening buttons with blows from the back of your hand.
5. Screw the door trim.
6. Insert and screw the inner door handle.
7. To put on the window regulator handle with the inserted locking bracket on the shaft in such a way that when the window is closed, the handle is located in the same way as on the opposite door.
8. When manually adjusting the mirror, screw the drive lever, then install the bolt cover, see Chapter Body, car painting, car care.
9. Install the door triangle trim.
10. Since 3/91 issue: Press and snap the cover of the door lock button with antistatic button into the upholstery.
11. Connect the mass cable to the battery.
12. If available, set the clock and set the radio security code.