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Liftgate Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Removing the stay damper without supporting the liftgate can be dangerous. The liftgate may fall and injure you. Open the liftgate fully and support it before removing the stay damper.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Liftgate (1 Of 2)
    G01914998Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Liftgate (2 Of 2)
    G01914999Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT  .)