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Liftgate Lock Actuator Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Press in the latch lever of the liftgate latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.
    Fig 1: Pressing Latch Lever Of Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G11448871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect terminal D to the positive battery voltage, connect terminal B to the ground, and verify that the latch lever is released and the condition changes to the unlatch condition.
    Fig 2: Connecting Terminal D To Positive Battery Voltage And Terminal B To Ground
    G11467762Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the operation cannot be verified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
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