1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the service hole cover.

3. Detach the screw from the front door key cylinder.

NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
4. While pressing the outer handle bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the front door key cylinder in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the outer handle bracket and the front door key cylinder.

5. Remove the front door key cylinder from the outer handle bracket.
6. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

7. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to lift up the collar cap, and detach the collar cap from the front door key cylinder tab.
8. Remove the collar cap from the front door key cylinder.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Door Hinge Removal/Installation
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch InspectionBreak-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Check Valve Inspection
Except U.S.A. And CANADA
1. Remove the check valve..
2. Verify that there is no airflow when positive pressure is applied to port
A.
If there is airflow, replace the check valve..
3. Verify that there is no airflow when negative pressure is applied to port
A.
If ther ...
Repairable Range Of Polypropylene Bumpers [Plastic Body Parts]
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although
a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should
be replaced with a new one because such repair would detract from the looks and
quality of the bumper. In addition, such repair ...