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Liftgate Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13152026Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hook from the liftgate.
    G13152027Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
    G11433928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Partially disengage the liftgate grommet in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, to expose the inner liftgate grommet.
    G11433929Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. While pressing the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the inner liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet from the liftgate.
    G11433930Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Detach all the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet from the liftgate and remove the inner liftgate grommet.
  9. Pull out the rear washer hose and liftgate wiring harness from the liftgate.
    WARNING:
    • When removing the stay damper securing band, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.
  10. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.
    G11433931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the band.
  12. Remove the stay damper.
  13. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Liftgate And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13152032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the liftgate.
  15. Remove the stud balls.
    Fig 2: Liftgate And Stud Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11433933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See LIFTGATE GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  17. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
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