Door Lock And Opener Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Close the door glass completely.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the door trim. (See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
To remove the door lock, remove the rear glass guide. (See DOOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Removing Door Lock And Opener - With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.