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Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE 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. Cargo compartment light (See CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the liftgate opener switch from the liftgate garnish.
    Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Garnish Opener Switch
    G10938837Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching tabs. (With cover)
    Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Opener Switch Cover
    G10938838Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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