Liftgate Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the stay damper without supporting the liftgate can be dangerous. The liftgate may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the trunk side upper trims. (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the C-pillar trims. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the fasteners on the rear part of the headliner and disconnect the following parts while partially peeling back the headliner.
- Rear washer hose
- Liftgate wiring harness connector
Remove the grommets from the liftgate.

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REMOVAL ORDER OF LIFTGATE

Removal Order	Part
1	Stay damper (See Stay Damper Removal Note .)
2	Bolt
3	Liftgate
4	Nut
5	Liftgate hinge

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)