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Request Switch Removal/Installation: Liftgate

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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 .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Pressing Grommet Tabs
    G11426683Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the grommet tabs in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press them out in the direction of arrow (2) to detach them from the liftgate, and remove the grommet from the liftgate.
  5. While moving a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pressing the request switch tab, pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the rear finisher.
    Fig 2: Pressing Request Switch Tab
    G11426684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While moving a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pressing the request switch tab, pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the rear finisher.
    Fig 3: Moving Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
    G11426685Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the request switch.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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