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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 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 cover (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (with power liftgate) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear finisher (See REAR FINISHER REMOVAL .) (See REAR FINISHER INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Opener Switch Connector
    G11432755Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Liftgate Opener Switch Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G11432756Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. While pressing the liftgate opener switch tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the liftgate opener switch tabs from the liftgate.
    Fig 3: Pressing Liftgate Opener Switch Tabs
    G11432757Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the liftgate opener switch from the liftgate.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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