Liftgate Lock Actuator Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect terminal A 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.

Fig 2: Connecting Terminal A To Positive Battery Voltage
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the operation cannot be verified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)