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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 66 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM - HYBRID)DOOR LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Door Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Door Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement And Door Lock Cylinder

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

DOOR LOCK CYLINDER REFERENCE CHART

1	Exterior front door handle reinforcement
2	Door lock cylinder

NOTE: Individual door lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new door lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement. See DOOR HANDLE REINFORCEMENT - EXTERIOR, FRONT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Cylinder With Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the door lock cylinder.
1. Release the clips.
2. Remove the door lock cylinder.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.