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 InspectionSynchronizer Mechanism [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
For smooth gear changes, the synchronizer mechanism synchronizes the rotation
of the engaging area and engages gears.
Construction
Detent ball-type synchronizer key
A detent ball-type synchronizer key has been adopted for the synchronizer
mechanism ex ...
Transfer Removal/Installation [Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is
pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the
front ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and ...
Forced Ignition On
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the
servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an
Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when
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