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Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Front outer handle (See FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the rod from the front door key cylinder.
  4. Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and move the tab to the notch.
  5. Pull the front door key cylinder outward to remove it.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Door Key Cylinder And Notch
    G04861105Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.