Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Position the watershield aside.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Door Latch Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
1. Release the clip.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Positioning Rear Door Glass Top Run
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Position the rear door glass top run aside.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Position the rear door glass top run aside.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod
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Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
1. Open the clip.
2. Disconnect the actuating rod.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Exterior Door Handle Screws
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Remove the exterior door handle screws.

Fig 5: Removing Exterior Door Handle Cover
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Remove the exterior door handle cover.
1. Pull the exterior door handle.
2. The front of the cover must be released prior to removing.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Exterior Door Handle
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Remove the exterior door handle by sliding towards the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Removing Exterior Door Handle Seals
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Remove the exterior door handle seals.
Remove the door latch remote control from inside the door frame.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.