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Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Door lock switch (liftgate) (with door lock switch (liftgate)) (See DOOR LOCK SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    G13179098Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13179099Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.
    G13179100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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