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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 (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/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Liftgate Opener Switch Connector
    G11426635Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Opener Switch Bolts
    G11426636Courtesy 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
    G11426637Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the liftgate opener switch.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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