Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1744

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.
REAR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rear door lower trim. (See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the rear door upper trim. (See REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear door release handle.
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