Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door unit.
Remove the screws, then remove the rear door latch and lock actuator.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.