Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door unit.
Remove the screws, then remove the front door latch and door lock actuator.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Screws
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.