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Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear package tray (Refer to REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Circuit Diagram
    G10963042Courtesy 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 2: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G10963043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.