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 Key Cylinder Switch InspectionElectric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because
it is a precision unit.
Do not apply excessive force when rotating the ...
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the fastener A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate side trim
in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clips B.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tabs C while pulling the
liftgate si ...
Child Restraint Precautions
Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough
to use them.
You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S.
and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding
the safety of children ...