Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE 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 .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
  NOTE:
  - When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
  Fig 3: Inspecting Latch Condition Of Liftgate Latch Switch
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.