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Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the recess. (See RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator. (See TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to each terminal, and then verify the operation.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Trunk Lid Release Actuator
    G06200937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.
    TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR OPERATION CONDITIONS

    Release actuator operation Terminal
    B+ Ground
    RELEASE A B