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Liftgate Removal/Installation: Notes

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WARNING:
  • Removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge securing bolt, or liftgate without supporting the liftgate may cause the liftgate to fall off and injure you. When removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge, or liftgate, always use two persons to perform the work.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connectors and rear washer hose shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors And Rear Washer Hose
    G11447663Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wiring harness clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Clip
    G11447664Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Partially peel the liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, and remove the liftgate grommet from the liftgate grommet inner.
    Fig 3: Peeling Liftgate Grommet Partially
    G11447665Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using a remover tool, press the liftgate grommet inner tabs in the directions of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove the liftgate grommet inner from the liftgate in the direction of arrow (3).
    Fig 4: Pressing Liftgate Grommet Inner Tabs
    G11447666Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear washer hose and wiring harness from the liftgate and set them aside.
  8. Using a remover tool, remove the stay damper securing band in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Removing Stay Damper Securing Band
    G11447667Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts shown in the figure and remove the stay damper.
    Fig 6: Removing Liftgate Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11447668Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts shown in the figure and remove the liftgate.
    Fig 7: Locating Bolts On Liftgate
    G11447669Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the stud balls.
    Fig 8: Removing Liftgate Stud Balls
    G11447670Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See LIFTGATE GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  13. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
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