Inner Handle Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicles with power window system or power outer mirror)
- Remove the inner garnish. (front) (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the regulator handle. (Vehicles with manual window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front door trim or rear door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Using a Flathead screwdriver, press and hold the tab in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and remove the shaft by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow (2).
- Pull off the inner handle, and remove the door lock knob cable and inner handle cable.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.