Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

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. Inner handle.

d. Front door glass.

e. Front door module panel.

f. Front door key cylinder.

4. Remove the door lock knob cable and inner handle cable from the clip.

5. Remove the screws.

6. Tilt the front door latch and lock actuator in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and lift it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the hook of the front door latch and lock actuator.

7. Move the front door latch and lock actuator down in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure to remove the rod from the rod holder.

8. Remove the front door latch and lock actuator.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.