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Power Liftgate (PLG) Control Module Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • When replacing the PLG control module, it is necessary to set the fully open position again after replacement. Therefore, measure the PLG fully open position in advance. If the PLG control module is replaced, the PLG will open to an unexpected position and the vehicle could be damaged because the changed fully open position is cleared.
NOTE:
  • The power liftgate (PLG) control module can be removed without having to take the trunk side trim outside of the vehicle.
  1. When replacing the PLG control module, measure the PLG fully open position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the following parts.
    1. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Bass-box (With bass-box) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Temporary spare tire and wheel
    5. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Perform the procedure for partially peeling back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: PLG Control Module, Connector, Screw And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G15742534Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the screw and bolts in the order of (1) and (2).
  7. Remove the PLG control module.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. When the PLG control module is replaced, using the following procedure:
    1. Fully open the power liftgate.
    2. Switch the ignition ON (engine on) and wait for 1 s or more to complete the global central configuration (GCC) for the power liftgate control module and synchronization between the power liftgate control module and the following parts.
      • Body control module (BCM)
      • Electrical supply unit (ESU)
      • Driver-side door-electrical supply unit
    3. Clear the DTC. (See CLEARING DTC .)
    4. Change the power liftgate fully open position to the position measured before replacing the PLG control module.

      (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) FULLY OPEN POSITION CHANGE .)