Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2002 mazda protege5 how to remove the door panel.
1 carefully remove the door panel 2 unscrew and remove the door lock mechanism 3 now simply separate the door lock actuator from the.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
In the mazda protege owner s club main list there s a space between protege and 5 for this message board whereas the other link below it just spells it out as protege5 instead of protege 5.
Along with various engine options ac no ac etc.
Mazda protege5 2002 2003 disconnect the negative battery cable.
Press the 2 retaining tabs while pushing the door handle from.
Both are included below click on the following free direct link.
Remove the door inside handle screw.
Remove the 3 door trim panel screws.
Posted by asker under 1997 mazda protege for their 2002 mazda protege 5.
We have a 2002 protege so i assume it is similar to yours.
Just a minor little nitpick.
Use your screwdriver to pry between the top of the door panel and the door to release the fasteners and then pull the panel off of the door.
As well as put everything back together successfully.
Let me tell you the rear doors are a pain but once you get the handle off you are good to go the rest is easy.
Remove the door handle from the door trim panel.
Insert a tape wrapped flathead screwdriver between the front door trim and the door lock switch and push the clip to remove the door lock switch.
It has the belt diagrams for the 1997 mazda protege with either the 1 5l dohc in line 4 cylinder or 1 8l dohc in line 4 cylinder engines.
Pull outward and then upward on the door trim panel.