Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Removal/Installation: RH

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Trunk side pocket (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Third-row seat cushion (See THIRD-ROW SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Third-row seat back component (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Power Liftgate Drive Unit And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
- Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.
Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Removing Power Liftgate Drive Unit
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the band.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 3: Power Liftgate Drive Unit, Grommet And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the grommet secured to the vehicle body.
Pull the wiring harness out of the vehicle body.
Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT INSTALLATION NOTE .)