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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pulling the protector tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the protector in protector the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the protector tabs from the liftgate opener switch.
  4. Remove the protector from the liftgate opener switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Protector From Liftgate Opener Switch
    G09772022Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Liftgate Opener Switch And Connector
    G09772023Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While pressing the liftgate opener switch tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the liftgate opener switch tab from the liftgate.
  7. Remove the liftgate opener switch from the liftgate.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Opener Switch From Liftgate
    G09772024Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.