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Liftgate Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Male Wedge
    G11430891Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Male Wedge And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11430892Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.
  5. Peeling off the double-sided adhesive tape shown in the figure using a utility knife.
    Fig 3: Peeling Off Double-Sided Adhesive Tape From Male Wedge
    G11430893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the male wedge. (See MALE WEDGE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  7. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 4: Male Wedge Connectors
    G11430894Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wiring harness clip secured to the liftgate.
    Fig 5: Rear Washer Hose D And Clip
    G11430895Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the rear washer hose D.
  10. Partially disengage the liftgate grommets in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, to expose the inner liftgate grommets.
    Fig 6: Disengaging Liftgate Grommets
    G11430896Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. While pressing the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the inner liftgate grommets in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets from the liftgate.
    Fig 7: Pressing Tabs Of Inner Liftgate Grommets
    G11430897Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Detach all the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets from the liftgate and remove the inner liftgate grommets.
  13. Pull out the rear washer hose and liftgate wiring harness from the liftgate.
  14. Pull out the rear washer hose and liftgate wiring harness from the inner liftgate grommets.
    WARNING:
    • Remove the stay damper securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the stay damper securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.
  15. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Removing Stay Damper
    G11430898Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull the band.
  17. Remove the stay damper.
  18. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 9: Liftgate And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11430899Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the liftgate.
    • When removing the stud ball, perform the following procedure:
  20. Remove the stud balls.
    Fig 10: Liftgate And Stud Balls With Torque Specification
    G11430900Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See LIFTGATE GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  22. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
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