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Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  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 recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Liftgate latch and lock actuator. (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
    G11472714Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Checking Liftgate Latch Switch Terminals
    G11472715Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      NOTE:
      • When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
    Fig 3: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G11472716Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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