1. Remove the front door unit.
2. Remove the cover, then remove the bolt.

3. For protector-equipped vehicles, pull out the protector tab from the latch and remove the protector.

4. Disconnect the rod.
5. Remove the front outer handle.
6. Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and move the hook to the notch.

7. Pull the key cylinder towards you (2) to remove it.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear door latch and lock actuator removal/installation
Front outer handle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Inspection of sst (deployment tool)
Use the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy a live (undeployed) air bag
module or pre-tensioner seat belt before disposing of it.
Before using the SST (Deployment tool), inspect its operation.
Inspection Procedure
Follow the steps below to verify that the SST (Deployment tool) is
operatin ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil seal replacement
1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive
shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the oil sea ...