Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

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Location of use: Power liftgate (PLG) drive unit

• The power liftgate (PLG) does not stop at the fully opened position and it gradually descends.
• The power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is deformed or damaged for some reason such as the vehicle was in an accident.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Bass box (With Bose ®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Sub-trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   7. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   8. Assist handle (rear) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the positions shown in the figure.
   Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Roof Panel

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips from the roof panel.
5. Partially peel back the headliner.
   CAUTION:

   • Peeling back the headliner without supporting it may cause the headliner to bend excessively and create a fold seam. Peel back the headliner while supporting it.
6. Disconnect the connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Connector

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure.
   WARNING:

   • Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.
   Fig 3: Inserting Remover Tool Into Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
8. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the securing band.
9. Remove the bolts.
   Fig 4: Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Bolts With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
10. Remove the grommets from the body panel.
    Fig 5: Removing Grommets From Body Panel

    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
11. Remove the wiring harnesses from the body panel.
12. Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note .)