Security System and Locks System: Overview Mazda RX-8 I

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Scheme 46

1. Remove the following parts: Inner garnish (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door trim (See «FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door glass (See «FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178398-S21935654152005061500000).) Front door speaker (See «FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178419-S28242510392005061500000).) Front door unit (See «FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate).)
2. Detach the rod from the outer handle.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Secure the rear part of the front outer handle and, with the front outer handle lever pulled outward (1), remove the rear part of the front outer handle from the front door.
6. Pull out the front part of the front outer handle from the front door.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 47

1. Remove the rear door lower trim. (See «REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
2. Remove the rear door upper trim. (See «REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear door release handle.
4. Detach the rear door upper and lower latch cables.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 48

1. Remove the inner garnish. (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
2. Remove the front door trim. (See «FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
3. Remove the screws, then remove the front inner handle.
4. Detach the cables from the front inner handle and door lock knob.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 49

1. Remove the following parts: Inner garnish (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door trim (See «FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door glass (See «FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178398-S21935654152005061500000).) Front door speaker (See «FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178419-S28242510392005061500000).) Front door unit (See «FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate).) Front outer handle (See «FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178400-S04867964462005061500000).)
2. Detach the front door key cylinder rod.
3. Turn the front door key cylinder so that the tab is aligned with the notch.
4. Remove the front door key cylinder by pulling it out from the front door.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 50

1. Remove the following parts: Inner garnish (See «INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door trim (See «FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Front door glass (See «FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178398-S21935654152005061500000).) Front door speaker (See «FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178419-S28242510392005061500000).) Front door unit (See «FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate).)
2. Detach the cables from the inner handle and the door lock knob.
3. Detach the rods from the key cylinder and the front outer handle.
4. Remove the screws, then remove the front door latch and lock actuator.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector.
2. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the corresponding front door lock actuator terminals and inspect the front door lock actuator operation. If not as specified, replace the front door lock actuator.

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Scheme 54

1. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector.
2. Inspect for continuity between the door lock-link switch terminals. If not as specified, replace the front door lock actuator.

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Scheme 56

1. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector.
2. Inspect for continuity between the door lock-link switch terminals. If not as specified, replace the front door lock actuator.

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Scheme 58

1. Remove the rear door lower trim. (See «REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
2. Remove the rear door upper trim. (See «REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
3. Remove clips A and B, and disconnect the rear door upper latch switch connector.
4. Remove the rear door upper latch cable from the release handle.
5. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear door upper latch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 60

1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in (Scheme 59). If not as indicated, replace the rear door upper latch.

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Scheme 62

1. Remove the rear door lower trim. (See «REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
2. Remove the rear door upper trim. (See «REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
3. Remove the front seat belt retractor. (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178417-S22461250002005061500000).)
4. Remove the rear door release handle. (See «REAR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178400-S37313040582005061500000).)
5. Detach the clip and disconnect the rear door lower latch switch connector.
6. Remove bolt A.
7. Remove bolts B, then remove the rear door lower latch.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Adjust the door. (See «DOOR ADJUSTMENT»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate) .)

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1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in (Scheme 63). If not as indicated, replace the rear door lower latch.

Scheme 65

1. Remove the screws, and then remove the front door lock striker.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the door. (See «DOOR ADJUSTMENT»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate) .)

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1. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Roof side trim (See «ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Inner scuff plate (See «INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178399-S03461608852005061500000).) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Rear pillar trim (See «REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Interior light (See «INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S41164716852005061500000).) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S16618549752005061500000).) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).)
2. Remove the bolts A from the curtain air bag module.
3. Remove the bolt, then remove the bracket.
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear door lock striker (upper).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the door. (See «DOOR ADJUSTMENT»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate) .)

Scheme 69

1. Remove the outer scuff plate. (See «OUTER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
2. Remove the screws, then remove the rear door lock striker (lower).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the door. (See «DOOR ADJUSTMENT»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors-and-liftgate) .)

LH

1. Remove the power window main switch. (See «POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178398-S12425216362005061500000).) NOTE: The power door lock switch and the power window main switch are integrated.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, pry up the rear of the switch panel and detach the clip.
3. Remove the switch panel from the front door trim keeping the tab from catching.
4. Disconnect the power door lock switch connector and the power window sub-switch connector.
5. Remove the screws, then remove the power door lock switch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 73

1. Inspect for continuity between the door lock switch terminals. If not as specified, replace the door lock switch.

Scheme 74

1. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the trunk side trim (LH). (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).)
2. When removing the fuel-filler lid opener lever, perform the following procedure: Remove the inner scuff plate (driver's side). (See «INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Remove the front side trim (driver's side). (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Remove the fasteners and the wiring harness clips, and then partially peel back the floor covering so that the fuel-filler lid opener lever can be removed.
3. When removing the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following procedure: Partially peel back the trunk mat. Remove the rear seat (driver's side). (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178399-S03461608852005061500000) ). Remove the tire house trim (driver's side). (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Partially peel back the floor covering so that the fuel-filler lid opener cable can be removed.
4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 74).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the fuel-filler lid. (See «FUEL-FILLER LID ADJUSTMENT»(ref-178300-S37720751162005061400000).)

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1. To remove the hood latch, remove the seal plate. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178300-S00403827762005061400000).)
2. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 75).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the hood. (See «HOOD ADJUSTMENT»(ref-178300-S00984806212005061400000).)

Scheme 76

1. Pull the lever.
2. While pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow using a tape-wrapped, small flathead screwdriver, detach it from the dashboard. CAUTION: Remove the hood release lever while taking care not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
3. Under the condition in Step 2 , pull the hood release lever outward, then remove it from the dashboard.

Scheme 77

1. Remove the bolt, then remove the hood striker.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
4. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B. If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.
5. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B If there is continuity, replace the hood latch. CAUTION: After the inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.

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1. When replacing the keyless control module, perform the following procedure: KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION (See «KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION»(ref-178400-S40517992582005061500000).)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front side trim. (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .)
4. Remove the nut and screw.
5. Remove the connector clip installed to the bracket by shifting the keyless control module downward.
6. Disconnect the keyless control module connector.
7. Push the stopper with a small screwdriver and remove the bracket in the direction shown by the arrow.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. When replacing the keyless control module of vehicles with the immobilizer system, perform the following procedure: Refer to «IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY»(ref-178400-S28801979332005061500000). Transmitter ID code change (See «TRANSMITTER ID CODE CHANGE»(ref-178400-S11262080672005061500000).)

See also:
• INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION