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Outer handle

  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
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  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 (Driver's side) (See FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Front outer handle (See FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Verify the continuity of request switch terminals A and D.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Of Request Switch Terminals A And D
    G06732005Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 3: Request Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
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    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the front outer handle.