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: Variable valve timing actuator inspection
L3
Caution
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled it is a
precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hole plate.
3. Remove the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the oil control valve connector.
5. Remove the ventilation hose.
6. Remove the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door unit removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Remove the inner handle.
3. Remove the front door speaker.
4. Disconnect the power window motor connector, front door lock actuator
connector, power outside mirror connector.
5. Remove the door harness from the front door unit.
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Rem ...