Mazda 3 Quiz
Body

Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation

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Vehicle general — 15Accessories — 111Body — 339Brakes — 71Drivetrain — 143Electrical — 58Engine — 251HVAC — 72Restraints — 15Steering — 32Suspension — 41
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1. Fully close the rear door glass.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the rear door trim..

4. Remove the service hole cover.


5. Remove the screw from the service hole.


NOTE:

  • The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.

6. Press the tab on the rear outer handle bracket in the direction of the arrow.


7. Maintaining the condition in procedure 6, remove the outer handle garnish.


8. Remove the rear outer handle.


9. Loosen the screw.


10. Press down the rod holder in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the rear outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2).


11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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