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: Filament repair
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint
or equivalent.
4. After 2-3 minutes, carefully remove the tape without ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions (severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
...