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Remove the Door Panel (Left Rear) on a Mazda 3

Model: Mazda 3 BL, MK 2 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Door trim panel

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Remove the door panel (left rear) on a Mazda 3: disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine compartment, and using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws located in the area of the upper door opening lever and the screws present in the handle (after removing the plastic cover).

Unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the retaining clips.

Finally, pull off the panel by hand and unclip it from the door (disconnect the wiring harness and the opening cable). Perform the desired maintenance inside the door.


Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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