Front Door

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Front Door
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The front door consists of the following components:

  • Door ajar switch (part of the front door latch)
  • Door lock cylinder (driver door only)
  • Exterior front door handle
  • Exterior front door handle reinforcement
  • Front door latch
  • Front door lock actuator (part of the front door latch)
  • Interior door handle actuating cable
  • Interior door handle
RENDER: 1.0x

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