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Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation

  1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}. 
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Glass Distance From Top Of Front Door Glass To Upper Part Of Front Beltline Molding
    G06731732Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Front door module panel (See FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Front door key cylinder (See FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry and push button start system).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Keyless Antenna Connector
    G06731876Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front outer handle.
  6. Remove the screw.
    NOTE:
    • The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Outer Handle
      G06200861Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Outer Handle Screw
      G07875377Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 5: Pressing Down Rod Holder
    G06200863Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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