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Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front door unit (See FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Detach the rod from the outer handle.
  3. Remove the cover.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Outer Handle
    G01344382Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the rear part of the front outer handle and, with the front outer handle lever pulled outward (1), remove the rear part of the front outer handle from the front door.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Handle
    G01344383Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull out the front part of the front outer handle from the front door.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.