Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / 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}

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Inner garnish.

b. Front door trim.

c. Front door speaker.

d. Front door glass.

e. Front door module panel.

f. Front door key cylinder.

4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry and push button start system).

5. Remove the front outer handle.

6. Remove the screw.

NOTE:

The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.

7. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2).

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Front Door Removal/Installation

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