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Liftgate Removal/Installation: Notes

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  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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Connectors
    G10914069Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hook from the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Identifying Liftgate Hook
    G10914070Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Washer Hose
    G10914071Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Partially disengage the liftgate grommet in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, to expose the inner liftgate grommet.
    Fig 4: Disengaging Liftgate Grommet
    G10914072Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. While pressing the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the inner liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet from the liftgate.
    Fig 5: Pressing Tabs Of Inner Liftgate Grommet
    G10914073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Detach all the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet from the liftgate and remove the inner liftgate grommet.
  9. Pull out the rear washer hose and liftgate wiring harness from the liftgate.
    WARNING:
    • When removing the stay damper securing band, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.
  10. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Inserting Remover Tool In Stay Damper
    G10914074Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the band.
  12. Remove the stay damper.
  13. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Liftgate And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10914075Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the liftgate.
  15. Remove the stud balls.
    Fig 8: Identifying Liftgate And Stud Balls With Torque Specification
    G10914076Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Liftgate Grommet Installation Note .)
  17. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
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