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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

  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 garnish (Refer to LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pulling the protector tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the protector in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the protector tabs from the liftgate opener switch.
    Fig 1: Detaching Protector Tabs From Liftgate Opener Switch
    G10963045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the protector from the liftgate opener switch.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Liftgate, Liftgate Opener Switch And Connector
    G10963046Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While pressing the liftgate opener switch tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the liftgate opener switch tab from the liftgate.
    Fig 3: Pressing Liftgate Opener Switch Tab
    G10963047Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the liftgate opener switch from the liftgate.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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