Liftgate Lock Actuator Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
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 cover (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (With power liftgate (PLG) system) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH 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 .)
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 In Latch Lever Of Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect terminal D (Without power liftgate (PLG) system)/A (With power liftgate (PLG) system) 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 (Without Power Liftgate (PLG) System)/A (With Power Liftgate (PLG) System) To Positive Battery Voltage

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If the operation cannot be verified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)