1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
c. Rear seat back.
d. Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt.
e. Tire house trim.
f. Trunk end trim.
g. Trunk side upper trim.
h. Trunk side trim.
i. C-pillar trim.
j. Rear assist handle.
k. Liftgate.
3. Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.
NOTE:
Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

4. Remove the liftgate hinge.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
 Liftgate Adjustment
Liftgate Adjustment Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator InspectionAuto Lock/Unlock Function
   
	
		WARNING
		Do not pull the inner handle on a front
		door:
		Pulling the inner handle on a front
		door while the vehicle is moving
		is dangerous. Passengers can fall
		out of the vehicle if the door opens
		accidentally , which could result in
		death or serious injury.
	
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Hood Disassembly/Assembly
   Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 
	
		
		1
		
		
		Weather strip parting seal
		
	
	
		
		2
		
		
		Weather strip shroud seal
		
	
	
		
		3
		
		
		Fasteners A
		
	
	
		
		4
		
		
		Fasteners B
		
	
	
		
		5
		
		
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Front Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
   1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 
2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes 
do not drag. 
	
		
		1
		
		
		Brake hose
		(See Brake Hose Installation Note.)
		
	
	
		
		2
		
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