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Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (with power liftgate) (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess cover (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (with power liftgate) (Refer to POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the cover in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while detaching the tabs. (without power liftgate)
    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Lower Trim Cover
    G10950314Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Lower Trim Screws
    G10950315Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 3: Removing Fasteners
    G10950316Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while detaching clips A, clips B, pins.
    Fig 4: Pulling Liftgate Lower Trim
    G10950317Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.