Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.

Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator From Liftgate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.