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Front Outer Handle Bracket Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To assure that the rod is inserted into the rod holder hole, verify that the there is no excessive play.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Outer Handle Bracket
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