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Anybody w/tips on removing door panels? - 9/1/2005 1:01:05 PM

MikeMan

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So, I"m ready to replace the speakers in the front & rear doors of my 2005 Mazda 3S 4-door. Anybody have some tips about removing the door panels? I already found the 2 hidden screws, but the door panels didn't seem ready to just "pop off". Pics would help, but I will take any friendly advice.

thx,

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 9/1/2005 9:41:03 PM

the_gray_mazda6

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I need to do the same thing..... we are in the same boat.

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RE: Anybody w/tips on removing door panels? - 9/5/2005 9:47:46 PM

ealmazda

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i've had mine off and back on again ... .its not too hard. i found my help on someones site at cardomain.com

look up mazda 3's you may even be able to further confine your search to mazda 3's yr 2005-2006 in the USA as i am constantly looking at the cars in that catagory

wish i could be more help but i don't remember the exact link or have any pics from when i did it other than the finished product which is no help to you.

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 9/6/2005 1:23:08 AM

babyhuey

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Will post in the morning with some picts and workshop manual drawings that may be of some help. 05 3 and 50 6 both. will post as soon as I can get some picts.

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 9/6/2005 2:38:03 PM

the_gray_mazda6

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thank you soo much..... I dont wanna screw up my door by doing something stupid

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 9/6/2005 4:35:20 PM

babyhuey

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This is info out of shop manual for Mazda 3 only. Mazda 6 pictures on Mazda 6 forum for gray-mazda6.
FRONT DOOR TRIM
FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)

Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the cap and remove the screw, then remove the inner handle cover.

Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicle without power window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)

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 front door trim upward and detach tabs B from the front door.

Disconnect the power window main switch connector and power outer mirror switch connector (LH). (Vehicle with power window system or power outer mirror)

Disconnect the power window subswitch connector (RH). (Vehicle with power window system)

Remove the front door trim.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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 .)

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.

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 9/10/2005 3:06:46 PM

MikeMan

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xcellent, thank you very much. my spkrs are on order, so I'm ready to install in about a week.

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RE: tips on replacing speakers - 2/15/2006 7:02:41 AM

winner6

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from "babyhuey" description for the front door there are only 2 screws? one for the the inner handle cover and the other under a small flap where you pull to close the door?

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