BL Mazda 3 (2009 to 2013): How to replace a front door window.

In this video I smash and then replace a front door window in a BL Mazda 3.
Required parts: the window, and at least a few of the door skin fasteners.
Required tools: medium flathead screwdriver, medium Phillips screwdriver, 90 degree pick, 10mm socket wrench, gloves, dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, bin, ignition key, or a window motor harness and 12V power supply.
Nice-to-have tools: clip removing tool, vice grips, M6 x 1.0 die.
To break the window: hammer and a centre punch.
Cameraman: Callum Phillips (from Australia)
The Dude: Paul in Perth (from Australia).
This video is part of a series on replacing all the side windows on a BL. See kzbin.info/aero/PLWjlP6XiwICFYVhBl6JMQMbBMo9zENOYN.
TAGS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 smashed glass broken smashed driver passenger side pane replace repair glass regulator motor

[@rbnzo25]

I wouldn’t be able to attempt this without you man I haven’t found any other videos covering the car this in depth. Thank you.

[@missshaytart]

This helped me! My window came off the track and I knew i could fix it myself because I’ve done a little bit of work on my car before. I’m a young woman so people always tell me I can’t and say to go to the mechanic lol. But with something like this, I figured it out quickly with your video. I appreciate it so much, thanks

[@PaulinPerth]

Well done.

[@chloeleedow7250]

Good for you, I think women tend to take more care with what they are doing id love a female mechanic to work on my car if it was my pride and joy. 😊

[@andrive]

Nice, make sure you lubricate it with silicone lubricant so it doesn't get caught and get off track again. From personal experience with this car

[@SkepTones]

Many thanks to you sir, my window came off track and rolled up sideways. This video was perfectly clear on the problem and how to fix it, mine had one of those 10mil bolts come off and luckily it was right where I could reach it! Put it back in and now I'm back in business. Thanks again!

[@MadDogCat]

Thanks for the video. I haven't done the repair yet ( I'm just waiting for the glass to arrive) , but watching you explain everything helps me feel more prepared and less stressful. My dad and I plan on doing this repair together. My window was shattered by hail. Utah, US

[@AO-bz6zc]

I'm from Washington state. Someone was trying to break into my car and the window completely came out of the rails somehow. I opened it and put it back into place. Your video helped tremendously. Thank you!

[@OrlanKrylo]

Thanks Paul, I was locked out of my car and had to break in, your clear instructions helped me replace my window, Video liked cheers.

[@ii_omqlucas1298]

Hi Paul, you just saved us 500+ dollars. Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@MotivationFitnessQC]

thank you my window was going up like a Lamborghini due to one bolt has fallen down, hopefully nothing was broken. when i was using the automatic to let the window go up it was going down half way afterward. so anyway i followed your instruction to put everything back good, then i turned car to on, hold button down 10 seconds, hold button up 10 seconds, turn car off. this also fixed my automatic problem. so 2 problem solves i am so happy !

[@MotivationFitnessQC]

It was on my mazda 3 2010 2.5 and everything was the same for those who wonder.

[@rebeccapierson7859]

Hello from Illinois. Your window replacement video was incredibly helpful. I probably wouldn't have done the repair myself but your tutorial was so helpful and thorough that I gave it a try and was successful! Thanks and God bless .

[@PaulinPerth]

Hey!!!! Congratulations Rebecca! That is such a fantastic thing to hear. I'm so pleased I was able to help you. Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@onlygoodgame]

Thanks, there are not so many people that could explain every step in ditail, as a owner of this model I am very happy with it. Glad that i found your channel, hope I never need to do this kind of work on my car but it's nice that if need, it cold help me in some way. Thank you for the video. Great work!

[@PaulinPerth]

You are very welcome Tolea. All the best. Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@onlygoodgame]

@@PaulinPerth Cheers from Moldova Republic of

[@JohnShupe-oz5sw]

That helped me a lot I have to go to a junk yard and get a window and need to know what all tools I need! Thank you very much amazing details

[@gazzman4264]

Paul, you need a A.O. for this video. Very Very high quality and informative. From Brisbane. Clear as.

[@lisalarose7050]

VERY thorough and very well explained!!

[@brothertoa754]

Thank you for your videos. Helped me fix a few problems on my Mazda 3. I totaled it last night in an accident though 😢. Glad I only broke my foot .

[@Toxicflu]

Thank you for being so thorough.

[@andrive]

Great video, thanks Fixed my window that got off track when rolling back up

[@mazdamedia5995]

Thanks for the video, just did my sons car

[@mariangadeaua4050]

Hello from Romania Paul! Thanks for info.

[@PaulinPerth]

Thank you Marian. It was such a pleasure to help you. I never made it to Romania, but I wish I had. Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@RyanTreat-v8v]

Thanks Great help Made a daunting task a piece a of Cake! Indiana USA

[@PaulinPerth]

You're welcome. Paul.

[@mcfalcia]

This worked perfectly! Thanks for the video!

[@PaulinPerth]

You are absolutely welcome Michael! All the best from Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@ZhengbaoLi]

Thank you Paul, but I have a question, why do we need to smash the old glass? Can we just remove the old glass?

[@PaulinPerth]

Yes, you can absolutely remove the old window without smashing it. I just did it to recreate a common situation (a vandal has smashed your window).

[@vacakpocok]

thank you for the video. very helpful!

[@PaulinPerth]

Thank you Vacakpocok! It's comments like this that keep me going! Thank you from Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@khaledme1772]

thank you so much for your help

[@PaulinPerth]

You are absolutely welcome Khaled. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge with you. All the best from Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@BlackStallion_19]

Awesome Job Paul, you reckon its same process for a Demio 2007?

[@PaulinPerth]

It will be very similar. Yes.

[@BlackStallion_19]

@@PaulinPerth thanks bro i fixed my window!!!

[@ganserine]

Somehow my glass isn’t riding in the rubber track/gasket towards the front of the door. It rides on top of the rubber which doesn’t let it close. Any tips on getting it back in without unbolting the window?

[@PaulinPerth]

Nope. You need to unbolt the window so that you can get the edges of the windows correctly in the groove at the front and back. You will need to tilt the window diagonally to achieve that. The good news is that you've already found the video that shows you how to do it...... Paul.

[@carlosbanegas7577]

thank very much

[@PaulinPerth]

My pleasure Carlos. I'm glad I was able to help you. Paul in Perth, Australia.

[@mirsphoto]

thank you

[@PaulinPerth]

You are welcome Mir. I'm glad I was able to help you. Paul in Perth, Australia.