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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Liftgate Ajar Switch Electrical Connector
    G01903971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the liftgate ajar switch electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Liftgate Latch Actuating Rod
    G01903972Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
    1. Open the clip.
    2. Disconnect the actuating rod.
      Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Latch Bolts
      G01903973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the liftgate latch bolts.
    1. Discard the bolts.
  5. Remove the liftgate latch.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the liftgate latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
    NOTE:
    • Position the liftgate latch release rod by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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