Liftgate Lock Actuator Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press in the latch lever of the liftgate latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

Fig 1: Pressing Latch Lever Of Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect terminal D to the positive battery voltage, connect terminal B to the ground, and verify that the latch lever is released and the condition changes to the unlatch condition.

Fig 2: Connecting Terminal D To Positive Battery Voltage And Terminal B To Ground
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the operation cannot be verified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.