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Liftgate Lock Actuator Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS 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 .)
  3. 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 Latch Lever Of Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G09772016Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect terminal D 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.
    • If the operation cannot be verified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
      Fig 2: Checking Latch Lever Is Released And Condition Changes To Unlatch Condition
      G09772017Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.