Sliding Door Open Stopper And Controller Removal/Installation

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Remove the rear side trim (LH). (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the sliding door open stopper cable from the fuel-filler lid opener. (See FUEL-FILLER LID AND OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts and nut, and then disconnected the rod.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Nut To Disconnect Rod
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the sliding door open stopper and sliding door open controller.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Removing Sliding Door Open Stopper & Sliding Door Open Controller
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.