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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  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 lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
  4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Opener Switch, Retainer And Connector
    G06731992Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the liftgate opener switch.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Liftgate Opener Switch
    G06731993Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.