Help to change door lock how do you remove interiour door panell on a 1996 Mazda 323?
For front door lining assy(assembly)-remove screws from the
following: 1)door latch, 2)door pull pocket 3)screw right beneath
the front side mirror area (uncap it first to reveal the screw)
4)screw located on courtesy door lamp (remove the courtesy door
lamp lens first to reveal the screw) and then remove the latch
bezel to reveal the lock rod. Pry the lock rod clip very carefully
to remove door latch, remove door lining clips from the door metal
panel using a special prying tool for door trim clips (sometimes a
flat head screw driver would do, but you need to be careful not to
damage the clips or the door trim clip mountings. After un-clipping
it all, push the door lining panel upwards to remove the whole
assy. Finally, detavch connectors from power window switches and
speaker. To install it back, do the reverse of the above.