1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door key cylinder.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Lock-Side Inspection
1. Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

2. Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the locked condition.

3. To verify that the switch is in the locked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever does not move.

NOTE:
If the latch lever moves, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the locked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 1.
4. Verify that the continuity of the front door key cylinder is as indicated in the table.


If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Unlock-Side Inspection
1. Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

2. Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the unlocked condition.

3. To verify that the switch is in the unlocked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever moves.

NOTE:
If the latch lever does not move, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the unlocked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 2.
4. Verify that the continuity of the front door key cylinder is as indicated in the table.


If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
Key Cylinder SwitchWinter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Shift lever knob (MTX).
b. Glove compartment.
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
h. Decoration panel.
i. Front console.
3. Remove the climate control u ...