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Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the front door glass. (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Detach the outer handle and front door latch rod.
  3. Detach the rod from the outer handle.
  4. Remove the nut, then remove the pad.
    Fig 1: Front Outer Handle Remove / Install Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G06762340Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 2: Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06762341Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. With the rear side of the outer handle fixed and the outer handle lever pulled out (1), remove the rear side of the outer handle from the front door.
  7. Pull out the front side of the outer handle from the front door.
  8. Remove the request switch harness from the door, (with advanced keyless system)
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Side Of Outer Handle From Front Door
    G06762342Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.