Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note

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If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is to be reused, perform the following procedure.
1. Remove the packing remaining on the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Packing On Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Adhere new packing to the position shown in the figure.