Sliding Door Open Stopper And Controller Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Sliding Door Open Stopper And Controller Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the rear side trim (LH). (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the sliding door open stopper cable from the fuel-filler lid opener. (See FUEL-FILLER LID AND OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the bolts and nut, and then disconnected the rod.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Nut To Disconnect Rod
    G00997927Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the sliding door open stopper and sliding door open controller.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing Sliding Door Open Stopper & Sliding Door Open Controller
    G00997928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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