Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Open the trunk lid fully and support it before removing the stay damper.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the trunk lid harness connector, and pull the trunk lid harness out from the cabin.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Harness Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the tabs, which secure the trunk lid harness to the trunk lid hinge.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tabs
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Pry away the stay damper band with a screwdriver.
Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and the hinge with a screwdriver to disconnect them. Then remove the stay damper.

Fig 3: Removing Stay Damper
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Remove the nuts, then remove the trunk lid.
Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

Fig 4: Removing Trunk Lid Hinge (Torque Specs)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the trunk lid. (See TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT .)