How To Replace Driver Side Window Switch Mazda CX-7

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2011-2012 Mazda CX-7 Drivers Window Switch Replacement

1. Using a 90 degree pick, remove the plastic cover behind the door handle being careful not to break the retaining clips - ↗ 1:09

2. Remove the screw located behind the cover and the screw in arm rest using a phillips screwdriver - ↗ 1:23

3. Using a trim tool, release the A-pilar trim piece clips and remove the trim piece from the door. - ↗ 1:51

4. Carefully insert your hands or door trim tool behind door panel and release trim clips starting at the bottom and working your way towards top. - ↗ 1:34

5. Lift up on the door panel to release the door panel from the door and pull it away from the door enough to access the electrical connectors. - ↗ 2:03

6. Disconnect all electrical connectors and cables from door panel. - ↗ 2:11

7. Access the 3 phillps screws holding on the window switch, remove the screws and the window switch, reverse to install the new window switch - ↗ 2:50

8. Re-install the electrical connectors and the cables - ↗ 3:35

9. Re-install the door panel starting at the top working your way down to re-seat the clips in the door - ↗ 4:07

10. Using a phillips screwdriver re-install the 2 door panel screws - ↗ 4:41

11. Re-attach the handle cover and A-trim piece - ↗ 4:51

12. Follow the relearn procedure to calibrate the auto up and down feature - ↗ 5:01

• With the window closed, hold the switch in the down position

• Hold the switch in the down position for an additional 5 seconds once the window reaches the bottom

• Hold the switch in the up position

• Hold the switch in the up position for an additional 5 seconds once the window reaches the top

• Verify auto functionality of the window - ↗ 5:01