6 V6-3.0L DOHC (2003)
Front Door Latch: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 0902103
Date: 031231
Body - Doors Hard to Close When Extremely Cold
09-021/03
2003 MAZDA6
DOORS HARD TO CLOSE IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 2003 Mazda6 vehicles built prior to March 7, 2003 with VINs of 1YV*P80**35M23165 or lower
DESCRIPTION
In extremely cold weather conditions of approximately 14 degrees F or lower, the vehicle may experience door(s) that are hard to close or will not lock.
The grease used for the door latch assemblies, and the rubber stopper material has been changed during mass-production to eliminate this concern.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify concern.
2.
Replace the affected door latch:
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Front Door refer to Workshop Manual (Section 09-14) FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Page 09-14-5.
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Rear Door refer to Workshop Manual (Section 09-14) REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Page
09-14-6.
3.
Verify repair.
