Just try opening your door to get out and it will probably pop right off into your hand! That's what happened to me this morning. 2001 Mazda Tribute LX V6 piece of JUNK!
check Mazda forum. Answer is within
Take your car to the closest Mazda dealer and get it fixed there. They charge only 1 hour ($60) for the labor. I did it last week, by the way, what it is expensive is the handle !!!. Otherwise, remove the two screws (handle and pocket) and unplug the panel starting from the bottom. The problem is not removing the side panel, the problem is replacing the handle itself.
You will need to remove the door cards, then get to the back of the handle, should be some mounts to remove then you should be set.
I locked the keys in a 2006 Mazda Tribute. Can you use a sim jim to open the door?
Remove the inside door panel of your 1987 Chevy. Remove the linkage from the door handle. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. The door handle will come off.
Remove the inside door panel. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. The front door handle will come off.
Remove the door trim panel. Remove the inside door handle rod. Remove the inside door handle retaining rivets. Remove the inside door handle from the door by sliding the handle rearward.
Remove the 1992 Dodge Dakota inside door panel. The door handle mechanism will be visible. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts.
You will need to remove the door panel of your 1995 Toyota. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
Remove the inside door panel from your 1994 Chevrolet. Remove the linkage from the door handle. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
You will need to remove the inside door panel of your Chevy truck. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
The first thing you need to do is remove the screws located by the inside door handle and the arm rest on the door. Then you need to remove the other screw located by the door hinge and then carefully ply the paneling off, starting near the bottom.