Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 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 wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid harness out from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Wiring Harness Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the trunk grommet in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Grommet
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Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver

Fig 3: Identifying Stay Damper Band
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Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and hinge with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect them, then remove the stay damper.
Remove nuts, then remove the trunk lid.

Fig 4: Trunk Lid Hinge With Nut And Bolt Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt, then remove the trunk lid hinge
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the trunk lid. See TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT .