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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Liftgate upper trim.

b. Liftgate side trim.

c. Liftgate lower trim.

d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.

3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.


4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.



Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Liftgate upper trim. b. Liftgate side trim. c. Liftgate lower trim. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Remove ...

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