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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. 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 .)
  2. Remove the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Pulling Driver-Side Lower Panel
    G09787785Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Pull the driver-side lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) while detaching clip A, hooks B and pin C.
  4. Partially peel back the driver-side lower panel.
  5. Disconnect the connector from the trunk lid opener switch.
    Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Lid Opener Switch Connector
    G09787786Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While pressing the trunk lid opener switch tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the trunk lid opener switch tab from the driver-side lower panel.
  7. Remove the trunk lid opener switch from the driver-side lower panel.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Pressing Trunk Lid Opener Switch Tab
    G09787787Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.