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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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.