1. Remove the front door trim.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, press and hold the hook in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and pull the shaft in the direction indicated by arrow (2), remove the shaft.

3. Pull off the inner handle, and remove the door lock knob cable and inner handle cable.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear outer handle removal/installation
Regulator handle removalMazda 6 Service Manual: Steering shaft inspection
1. Inspect the following.
(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length
Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}
2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock posit ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate side trim removal/installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Position the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
3. Pull the liftgate side trim toward you, then disengage clips A, pin B and
the strap hanger from the body and pin B, hook C, D from the liftgate lower
trim.
4. Remove the liftgate side trim.
5. Remo ...