LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2021 >> MX-5 Miata Club, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 26 (Security And Locks) >> Outer Handle Removal/Installation >> Driver's Side >> Notes

Driver's Side: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Fully close the door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Door trim (See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Door module panel (See DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Door key cylinder (See DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector. (with advanced keyless entry system)
    Fig 1: Identifying Keyless Antenna Connector
    G10954241Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. While pulling the outer handle bracket pin in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the outer handle in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the outer handle bracket pin and the outer handle.
    Fig 2: Pulling Outer Handle Bracket Pin
    G10954242Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outer handle in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Removing Outer Handle
    G10954243Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the outer handle bracket. (with advanced keyless entry system)
    Fig 4: Detaching Connector Tabs From Outer Handle Bracket
    G10954244Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the screw securing the outer handle bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Outer Handle Bracket Screw
    G10954245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The screw cannot be removed because the outer handle bracket has a stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
  9. Pull the outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the outer handle bracket hooks from the body.
    Fig 6: Pulling Out Outer Handle Bracket
    G10954246Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lift the outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to pull the rod out of the rod holder. (See OUTER HANDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 7: Lifting Outer Handle Bracket
    G10954247Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the outer handle bracket.
  12. Remove the handle seat from the body.
    Fig 8: Identifying Body Handle Seat
    G10954248Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals