Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front door unit (See FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Detach the cables from the inner handle and the door lock knob.
  3. Detach the rods from the key cylinder and the front outer handle.
  4. Remove the screws, then remove the front door latch and lock actuator.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator
    G01344387Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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