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Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  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 lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Press the latch in using a Flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.
    Fig 1: Pressing Latch In Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G06731988Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator
      Fig 2: Liftgate Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
      G07875488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Liftgate Latch Switch Connector Terminals
      G06731990Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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