Lock Cylinder Functional

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Insert the ignition key (2) and turn to the RUN position.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lock Cylinder (Functional)
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Press the lock cylinder release pin (3) while pulling out the lock cylinder.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Verify lock cylinder operation.