Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Remove the lock cylinder.
1. Disconnect the actuating rod.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Remove the lock cylinder.
Fig 1: Removing Lock Cylinder - With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.