Door Key Cylinder Switch Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Door Key Cylinder Switch Removal/Installation
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  1. Close the door glass completely.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the door screen. (See FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
  4. Disconnect the door key cylinder switch connector.
  5. Disconnect the rods.
  6. Remove the nuts, and remove the outer handle.
  7. Remove the pin, and remove the door key cylinder switch from the outer handle.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Door Key Cylinder Switch
    G00991317Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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