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With Power Liftgate (PLG)

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Connector (With Power Liftgate)
    G11426622Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Bolts (With Power Liftgate) With Torque Specifications
    G11426623Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.
    Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator (With Power Liftgate)
    G11426624Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.