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Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  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 cover (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (with power liftgate) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear finisher (See REAR FINISHER REMOVAL .)
    8. Liftgate opener switch (See LIFTGATE OPENER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify the continuity of liftgate opener switch terminals A and C.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Of Liftgate Opener Switch Terminals
    G11432753Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate opener switch.
    Fig 2: Liftgate Opener Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
    G11432754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.