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: Clutch switch inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Continuity Inspection
1. Verify that the clutch switch is installed properly.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the clutch switch.
4. Inspect for continuity between the clutch switch terminals using an
ohmmeter. ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Limitations to SRS Air Bag
In severe collisions such as those described previously in "SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria", the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front collision ...