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How to replace the external door handle on a Mazda 3

Model: Mazda 3 BK, MK 1 - Years 2003-2009
Part: Handle

This guide will show you how to remove and replace the external door handle on a Mazda 3, following the instructions below. First, open the front door of your car and start removing the door panel; to do this, unscrew all the fixing screws located near the handle and on the sides, disconnecting the electrical connector and the handle cable found at the back, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the side screw of the lock, then remove the external handle; replace it with the new one and reassemble everything!

Updated on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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