Liftgate Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

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

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Liftgate (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Liftgate (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)