Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
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 latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Liftgate Latch Switch Circuit Diagram
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
  NOTE:
  - When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
  Fig 3: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.