Genuine Mazda Tribute Ignition Lock Cylinder

Mazda Tribute Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Ignition Lock Cylinder
  EC03-66-15XA
  Q: What precautions should be taken when working with door locks and how do you remove the ignition lock cylinder and latch assembly on Mazda Tribute?

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  Wearing gloves: When one works within the door openings, it is important to wear gloves to prevent being cut by the sharp edges of metal. Uncouple the cable with the negative battery terminal. On models up to 2007, to access the door trim panel and watershield, lift the window, then unscrew the door trim panel and watershield being careful not to scratch the paint on the outside of the door by putting a wide masking tape about the handle opening. Internally, loosen the screw that fixes the door latch assembly and remove the door handle cover on the outside and slide the door handle towards the rear of the vehicle, scraping off the rubber insulators. With the door panel inside, unscrew and unscrew the remote control assembly, and unhook the clip and push the interior door handle to the side. Disassemble the door latch screws (be sure to re-install the screws during reassembly), disconnect the door latch electrical connector, slide the door latch remote control assembly towards the front, take out the anti-theft guard of the latch assembly and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod. In case of rear handles, repeat the procedure of raising the window, doing away with the door trim panel and watershield, and loosening of the electrical connector on the rear door latch. Take the door glass top run out of the door, remove the bolts holding it, and remove the door handle screws out of the inside door panel, being careful not to scratch the paint. Installation Take the cover off the exterior of the door, slide the door handle all the way to the back, loosen the remote control assembly, unhook the door handle actuating rod and screw out the door latch screws but not to reuse them. Unscrew the interior door handle cable and take out the rear door handle. To take out the door trim panel and watershield, and the screw in the handle reinforcement plate, then pull on the exterior handle, rotate the rear handle cover and slide the handle to the rear to lift it out. In the case of the front door latch, unscrew the front door handle, the reinforcement plate screw, unscrew the cable attached to the inside door handle, unscrew the clip and then remove the latch screws and disassemble them. Unscrew the wiring attached to the latch and disconnect it and install new screws in their place. In the case of the lock cylinder, take the front door latch, theft guard plate, unplug the exterior door rod, unplug the lock cylinder rod, and unscrew the clips to the retaining plates to remove the lock cylinder, and to install it, the steps are performed in the reverse order. With years 2013 and onward, open the door, remove the access cover, remove the door lock cylinder and handle retaining screw. Draw the lock cylinder and cover straight out, out of the door, pushing out the electrical connector of the door handle that may be attached, then slide the door handle back and out of the door. In the Front door latch, remove the door trim panel and Window Regulator assembly, screw and rubber gaskets outside door handle reinforcement bracket, latch mounting bolts and retaining clip. To remove the electrical connector(s) of a latch, unscrew the wiring harness connector, installers just have to push the grommet and cable through the door, unscrew the front door latch mount and bracket assembly, and disconnect the required cables, with the installation process being the opposite.
• Cylinder
  ZZC0-66-149
  Q: How to remove the ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch on Mazda Tribute?

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  Cars that are fitted with the Passive Anti-Theft Systems (PATS), or the FordSecurilock system, cannot have the lock cylinder removed unless the anti-theft transceiver is removed. To change the battery of the pre-2006 model, the first step is to disconnect the negative battery terminal and put the ignition key to the on position and then release the lock cylinder by an awl or a punch of 1/8 inch. A lock cylinder is then fitted with exact alignments and the battery is re-connected back that enables the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to re-learn its idle and fuel trim strategy. In 2007 and subsequent models, this is done by removing the steering column covers, unlocking the tabs at the anti-theft module and inserting a thin rod to push the release pin outward, then pulling the key out. The ignition switch and tumbler type requires to disconnect the negative battery terminal and steering column covers, and disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector and then lowers the steering column and pulls out the ignition switch. The transceiver used to transmit important information to the BCM and PCM is the anti-theft transceiver that is also a small component hence must be handled carefully when removing and installing. The push button start system substitutes the old ignition system, whereby the voltage of the battery is used to indicate multiple modules to operate the engine and other interior systems and requires a programmed proximity key to switch the ignition on or off. When the push button starting system experiences problems, it can be recommended to have them assisted by a qualified repair facility or local Ford dealership.